October 31, 2026

Cyclone season checklist for Townsville: the ten second jobs that slip, from Tech TroubleShooters

Cyclone season runs 1 November to 30 April. The small jobs that slip, from Council's dashboard to testing a backup and forwarding your business phone.

October 31, 2026

What is a passphrase? Easy for people, hard for computers

A passphrase is four or more random words strung together. How long it should be, which account to start with, and passphrase vs password.

October 23, 2026

The number on your screen might not be who’s calling: how to check a call is real

The number on your screen can be picked by a scammer. As at 23 October, here's what Scamwatch, ACMA and WA Police say, and a simple rule for whoever answers your business phone.

October 22, 2026

PHP security warning: what Tech TroubleShooters has done, and three questions to ask your web host

As at 22 October, the ACSC has issued an alert about PHP security flaws. Townsville and North Queensland businesses: three questions for your web host.

October 18, 2026

Should you fix that slow computer or replace it? Advice from people who’d earn more if you replaced it.

Slow, noisy or playing up? Three honest questions to decide whether to fix your work computer or replace it, from people who'd earn more if you bought new.

October 18, 2026

What actually happens if you get ransomware (and why the boring stuff decides how it ends)

Ransomware rarely arrives with a bang. What actually happens, what to do in the first hour, and whether to pay, in plain words from Townsville locals.

October 18, 2026

Is your backup actually working? The only real test is asking for something back.

A green tick tells you something ran. It doesn't tell you anything will come back. Five quiet checks to do this week, before you need your backup.

August 7, 2026

CISA Warns N-central Flaw Is Under Active Attack: What Townsville Businesses Should Do

If your IT provider uses N-able N-central to look after your computers and network, there is a security alert you need to know about. CISA, the US cyber security agency, has added an N-central flaw to its list of vulnerabilities…

August 20, 2024

Backup Smarter, Sleep Better

In today’s digital era, protecting your data is more critical than ever. Whether you’re safeguarding personal memories or vital business information, the right backup solution ensures your data is always secure and retrievable. I’m reaching out […]

August 13, 2024

10 Easy Steps to Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness

Cyberattacks are a constant threat in today’s digital world. Phishing emails, malware downloads, and data breaches can cripple businesses and devastate personal lives. Many of these threats are introduced to business networks through employee […]

August 7, 2024

Important Security Alert: Protect Your TeamViewer Account from Recent Hacks

Recently, TeamViewer, a widely used remote connectivity software provider, was targeted by a sophisticated cyberattack attributed to the Russian cyberespionage group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear. Summary of the Incident: At the end […]

August 6, 2024

Mid-Year Business Security Checkup: Is Your Company Protected?

As we reach the midpoint of the year and the beginning of the new financial year in Australia, it’s the perfect time to reassess your cybersecurity measures and ensure that your home and business […]

October 6, 2023

Critical WebP Vulnerability: CVE-2023-5129

The Threat: CVE-2023-5129 CVE-2023-5129 is a severe zero-day vulnerability found in the widely used WebP image library. This vulnerability has been assigned a base score of 10.0, indicating its extreme severity. It affects not […]

October 6, 2023

Intel’s “Downfall” Threat

At Tech TroubleShooters, our commitment to keeping you updated and protected is unparalleled. Today, we bring you a crucial update on a newly discovered security flaw that might affect your devices and business infrastructure. […]

September 26, 2023

ATO Scam Alert

A new scam has been detected in Australia in which scammers send messages that pretend to come from ATO. The Scam Unveiled Misleading Email/SMS from “ATO”: Scammers are sending messages that appear to be […]

September 15, 2023

Urgent: Recent Data Breach Alert and Protecting Your Information

Let’s be real for a moment. When you think of thrilling heists, you probably imagine dashing criminals targeting a bank vault, not… a bookshop? And yet, here we are. Dymocks, the Australian book retailer, recently faced […]

September 12, 2023

Apple’s Zero-Day Alert: September 2023 Patches Roll Out for iOS & macOS!

At Tech TroubleShooters, your digital well-being is our top priority. We’re reaching out about a severe security concern with Apple devices that may directly affects you if […]

August 14, 2023

Update Now – iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6

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July 13, 2023

Microsoft Teams Exploit Tool Auto-Delivers Malware

Recently, a new tool called “TeamsPhisher” has been discovered on GitHub, which allows attackers to leverage a vulnerability in Microsoft Teams and automatically deliver malicious files to targeted Teams users. This tool takes advantage of organizations that […]

July 7, 2023

My Photo Stream Pulls a Magic Disappearing Act!

Bye Bye, My Photo Stream My Photo Stream, our handy-dandy iCloud service since 2011, has decided to pack its bags and retire to a remote island with no Wi-Fi (honestly, we can’t blame it). The curtains will close for the…

July 7, 2023

Data Breach Affects Toyota Australia Customers – Take Action to Protect Your Data

A recent data breach that has affected Toyota customers globally, including a number of customers here in Australia. The breach has exposed personal information and highlights the importance of taking necessary steps to safeguard your data. We want to ensure…

June 26, 2023

Building a Secure Network: Unmasking WiFi’s Vulnerabilities and Safeguarding Your Sensitive Information

Prepare to have your WiFi illusions shattered as we delve into the hidden world of WiFi insecurity. This month, we’re shedding light on the vulnerabilities of WiFi networks and how our team of experts can come to […]

May 9, 2023

Apple’s First Rapid Security Response Update

Apple has released its first Rapid Security Response (RSR) update for iPhone and Mac users. The update is designed to provide important security improvements between software updates, such as enhancements to the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, and…

May 9, 2023

Telstra Hit With a Major Outage

A recent Telstra network outage impacted thousands of Telstra mobile customers across Australia. The incident reportedly caused issues with making and receiving calls and text messages, causing widespread frustration and inconvenience for many. According to Downdetector, the flood of incident…

April 27, 2023

Mac Virus – RustBucket

Cybersecurity firm Jamf has revealed that North Korea-linked BlueNoroff hackers have been using a new macOS malware family, dubbed RustBucket, in recent attacks. RustBucket is a macOS malware family that is capable of fetching additional payloads from its command-and-control server.…

April 27, 2023

Android – Qualcomm and MediaTek chips

Are you ready for some news that will make your Android devices quiver in fear? According to recent reports, almost all Android devices with Qualcomm and MediaTek chips are currently at risk of a remote code execution attack due to…

March 31, 2023

3CX Desktop App Breached – If You Are a Tech TroubleShooters Client You Are Not Affected.

As a cybersecurity-focused MSP, we at Tech TroubleShooters understand the importance of keeping you informed of the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices. This post is about the recent 3CX supply chain attack. Only the 3CX desktop app is at…

March 30, 2023

Stay Protected from Google’s High-Risk Bugs with Tech TroubleShooters’ Password Management Service

Researchers have found eight high-risk bugs that could be used by cybercriminals to steal your information and cash. We’re not sure what they want to do with all that personal data, but we’re guessing it’s not […]

March 27, 2023

Facebook Security 101: How to Keep Your Account Safe

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It’s no surprise that Facebook is the largest social network used by billions of people worldwide to connect with friends, family, and […]

March 23, 2023

Comprehensive Guide to Data Backup Solutions: Ensuring Optimal Security and Reliability

Introduction: In today’s digital landscape, data is a crucial asset for both businesses and individuals. Ensuring the safety and security of this data is paramount. This comprehensive guide discusses various data backup solutions and strategies, their […]

February 22, 2023

Local Townsville IT Company, Tech TroubleShooters, Offers Cybersecurity Solutions to Protect Your Website

Web hosting services provider, GoDaddy, recently announced a security breach that lasted for multiple years, allowing unknown threat actors to install malware and steal source code related to some of its services. The company attributed the […]

February 22, 2023

Apple vulnerabilities make it to Homeland Security’s warning list: Agency urges users to update iPhones, iPads and Macs before attackers take control of devices

Apple’s latest iOS update, iOS 16.3.1, includes patches for two significant security issues that could potentially allow attackers to take control of an affected device, leading to serious consequences such as data breaches, identity theft, and […]

December 22, 2022

Merry Christmas from the Team at Tech TroubleShooters!

Dear valued clients and colleagues, As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday season. It’s no secret that cyber crime has been on…

November 1, 2022

Cyber Spies Launch New Malware to Attack Government Networks in Asia

Security researchers have discovered new cyber spying activity which is targeting government entities in Asia, as well as state-owned aerospace and defense firms, telecom companies, and IT organizations. The threat actor behind this recent activity is a group that was…

November 1, 2022

Security Experts Warn of Dangerous Malware That Can Steal Payment Information

Security experts are warning about a new malware called ‘Erbium’ that is spreading rapidly. The malware has dangerous capabilities and allows cybercriminals to steal personal information of victims including credit card details. A report by cybersecurity company Cyfirma last week…

October 24, 2022

Medibank Cyber-attack – Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Health Insurance provider Medibank has confirmed that the records provided by the hacker involved in a cyber attack matched the records on the company’s systems. The hacker claims to have stolen an enormous 200 GB of data and has asked…

October 12, 2022

Why Use a Password Manager to Secure and Maintain Your Accounts

It is not uncommon for people to use a single password to secure multiple, perhaps all of their digital accounts. If you are one of these people, note that this practice is not safe, and it becomes more unsafe with…

October 11, 2022

Multi-factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication enables you to protect yourself in several ways Multi-factor authentication allows you to protect your password with another password, adding an extra, almost impassable layer of security to your account. What is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor, sometimes also known…

October 10, 2022

Personal Information of Thousands of Toyota Owners Exposed in Hack

Car manufacturer Toyota last week announced that personal information of about three hundred thousand of its customers has been leaked in a cyber-attack. The company said customers using T-Connect, a telematics service that connects vehicles through an online network, may…

October 3, 2022

Security Experts Warn of Dangerous Malware That Can Steal Payment Information

Security experts are warning about a new malware called ‘Erbium’ that is spreading rapidly. The malware has dangerous capabilities and allows cybercriminals to steal personal information of victims including credit card details. A report by cybersecurity company Cyfirma last week…

September 28, 2022

Get Your Mac Prepared for the New macOS Ventura

The new macOS is just around the corner and there are a couple things you should know: the installation requirements and how to prepare your device for macOS Ventura. Installation Requirements Mac Models That Can Run Ventura: […]

September 22, 2022

Optus Informs Customers of Cyberattack Compromising Customer Information

Australian telecommunications company Optus has notified its customers about a cyberattack in which information of its customers was compromised. As per the company website, the company ‘is investigating the possible unauthorised access of current and former customers’ information.’ The company…

September 14, 2022

Cyber Spies Launch New Malware to Attack Government Networks in Asia

Security researchers have discovered new cyber spying activity which is targeting government entities in Asia, as well as state-owned aerospace and defense firms, telecom companies, and IT organizations. The threat actor behind this recent activity is a group that was…

September 3, 2022

Google Releases Emergency Update to its Chrome Browser to Fix Vulnerability

Google released update 105.0.5195.102 to its Chrome Browser to address a zero-day vulnerability that was alleged being exploited by cybercriminals. In a security advisory published on Friday, the company said, ‘Google is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2022-3075…

August 25, 2022

Plex Asks Users To Reset Passwords After Major Data Breach

Streaming media platform Plex on Wednesday said that a subset of its data had been accessed by a third-party intruder and warned its users to changed their passwords. In an email sent to its users, Plex said, ‘Yesterday, we discovered…

August 20, 2022

Apple Releases Updates for Vulnerability, Says Flaw Could have Been ‘Actively Exploited’

Apple has released patches for a vulnerability to its iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, which it says could have been ‘actively exploited’ by hackers. The flaw affects the kernel and WebKit, the web browser engine used by Safari. Apple attributed…

August 8, 2022

Citizens of Australia Lose More Than $2 Million Since January to “Mum and Dad” Scam

Police in Australia is warning residents about a bizarre new text message scam that has cost victims more than $2 million since January. The so-called “mum and dad” scam first came to the front in the beginning of the year…

August 3, 2022

Cybercriminals Take to New Techniques After Microsoft’s Decision to Block Macros by Default

Threat actors are turning to new tactics as Microsoft attempts to block the delivery of malicious phishing payloads via the macro feature in its Office suit. A blog post by Proofpoint on Thursday revealed that the use of macros-enabled attachments…

June 28, 2022

New Voicemail Phishing Campaign Targets Office 365 Users in the US

A new credential-stealing phishing campaign has been targeting Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook customers in the US. According to an analysis by the cloud security company Zscaler, the offensive was launched in May and is specifically targeting organizations in the military,…

June 24, 2022

Cybercriminals Use Mix of Reverse Tunneling and URL Shortening to Launch Large-scale Phishing Campaigns

A new type of phishing technique called ‘reverse tunneling’ is keeping cyber security experts at their tenterhooks. Reverse tunneling allows hackers to bypass the usual ‘impediments’ that thwart phishing attacks. As the name suggests, a ‘reverse tunnel’ does the opposite…

June 13, 2022

Young Aussies Are Increasingly Being Targeted for Money in ‘Sextortion’ Attacks

Teen extortion cases are on the rise in Australia as young people are increasingly being conned into sending sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves and then being blackmailed. In what is known as ‘sextortion’, cybercriminals pretending to be young…

June 10, 2022

Multiple US Federal Agencies Warn of Vulnerabilities in Cisco, Citrix, DrayTek, D-Link, Fortinet, MikroTik, NETGEAR, Pulse, QNAP, Zyxel etc

A cybersecurity advisory was issued by the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBA), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which pointed out the ways hackers hired by China attacked telecommunications companies and network service providers.…

June 6, 2022

Alarming Cybersecurity Statistics in Midyear 2022

Despite all the efforts to combat and contain cyber-attacks, it seems, unfortunately, when we look at the numbers we see that the problem is getting worse every new year. Below we look at some of the alarming statistics for this…

June 2, 2022

URGENT ATTENTION – PC Owners – All Points Bulletin

If you are running a windows based PC but have not yet edited your registry to stop your computer being exploited from MSDT Zero Day exploit this important information will be most relevant to you. The remote code execution flaw…

February 12, 2022

Mac Malware UpdateAgent Is Becoming More Advanced and More Dangerous

Mac malware known as UpdateAgent that came to the front in late 2020 is growing increasingly dangerous as its developers add new features. The malware that initially started out with stealing information has now evolved into a tool for delivering…

February 3, 2022

MacOS Malware ‘DazzleSpy’ Attacked macOS Users through Watering-hole Attacks

Researchers have discovered an advanced, a first-of-its-kind macOS malware that was installed using exploits that were nearly impossible for most users to detect or stop once they visited a malicious website. The fact that the malware was written from scratch…

January 19, 2022

Microsoft Defender Scanning Exceptions Can Let Hackers Bypass Malware Detection

A flaw in Microsoft Defender antivirus on Windows can potentially allow threat actors to learn about the locations excluded from scanning and install malware there. Some users report that the issue has been there for at least 8 years and…

January 10, 2022

WordPress Users Advised to Update to Latest Version to Patch Vulnerabilities

WordPress announced it has fixed four vulnerabilities that are assigned a severity level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. The vulnerabilities exist in the WordPress core itself and are due to flaws introduced by the WordPress development…

January 8, 2022

New Ransomware Attacking Corporate Networks Spotted as the New Year Begins

As the New Year begins, a new ransomware called the ‘Night Sky’ has come to the front. Night Sky targets corporate networks and steals data in double-extortion attacks. The MalwareHunterTeam, who were the first to spot the new malware, said…

December 30, 2021

LastPass Users Warned Their Passwords May Be Compromised

Many LastPass users have reported that their passwords were compromised after they received alerts through email telling them that someone from an unknown location attempted to log in to their accounts.The email notifications also state that the login attempts were…

December 14, 2021

Attackers Are Making Thousands of Attempts to Exploit Critical 0Day Vulnerability – CVE-2021-44228

A new zero-day vulnerability dubbed CVE-2021-44228 affecting a Java logging package log4j is quickly becoming a top security concern among security experts. The log4j library is used in a wide range of popular software by a number of manufacturers including…

December 11, 2021

Personal details of up to 80,000 South Australia government employees breached in cyber attack

The government of South Australia has revealed that a ransomware attack on its payroll provider has led to the data of around 38,000 to 80,000 government employees being pilfered and potentially posted on the dark web. Treasurer Rob Lucas said…

November 30, 2021

How to Stop Outlook from Sending the Winmail.dat File as an Attachment with an Email Message

Microsoft Outlook often takes the emails there were composed using Rich Text and then automatically stores the formatting data into a file named winmail.dat. This file is then attached to the email that is being sent. You can prevent this…

October 27, 2021

New Report Warns Australian Plastic Surgery and Dental Clinics Are Top Targets for Ransomware Attacks

A new report warns that Australian plastic surgery clinics, dentists, and aged care facilities are becoming a prime target among foreign ransomware gangs as they seek big paydays and our most private information. The warning was issued in a report…

October 12, 2021

Apple Patches Yet Another Zero-day Vulnerability

Apple has released an update to fix yet another zero-day vulnerability in iOS that the company is warning might already be under attack from hackers. According to Apple, the flaw can be used by an application to ‘execute arbitrary code…

October 12, 2021

Chrome Users Urged to Update Browser Again to Patch Four High Level Vulnerabilities

Google has released another critical patch for Chrome, second in just a week, and urged users to apply the update as soon as possible. The update was released as the tech giant discovered four high severity vulnerabilities that hackers could…

October 8, 2021

Let’s Encrypt Certificate Expiry

Let’s Encrypt Certificate Expiry, Millions of iPhones, and Macs May Not Be Working Properly from the 1st of Oct 202 Millions of old devices will stop working on the 1st of Oct because of the expiry of a crucial digital…

September 22, 2021

Millions of AMD-powered PCs affected by new driver flaw that needs to be patched ASAP

Security researchers have discovered a flaw in AMD’s Platform Security Processor (PSP) chipset driver which can be exploited by attackers to pilfer sensitive data from Ryzen-powered systems. The good news is that both Microsoft and AMD have released […]

September 22, 2021

Zero-click vulnerability in Hikvision security cameras could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access your network

Attackers could exploit a zero-click vulnerability in a popular IoT security camera to obtain unauthenticated access and possibly to your internal network, a researcher has warned. The researcher dubbed ‘Watchful IP’ has made public details of the unauthenticated […]

September 16, 2021

Apple fixes zero-day flaw that affects all its devices, urges users to apply updates

Apple has released a patch for a vulnerability that affects all versions of its iOS, OSX and watchOS operating systems and is urging users to apply the update Internet security watchdog group Citizen Lab said it affects “all […]

August 24, 2021

Attackers Target Hundreds of Thousands of Devices by Exploiting Realtek SDK Flaw

A Mirai-based botnet is exploiting a critical vulnerability in the software SDK used by hundreds of thousands of Realtek-based devices including 200 models from at least 65 vendors; the vendors include companies like Asus, Belkin, Netgear, D-Link, Tenda, […]

August 14, 2021

Flubot Malware: What You Need to Know, How to Protect Your Phone from It, What to Do If You Are Already Hit

If you have been receiving some weird, dodgy messages telling you that you missed a call or voicemail recently, you are not alone. The messages are sent by malware called Flubot that sends via SMS and is capable […]

August 12, 2021

New AdLoad Malware Can Bypass Apple’s XProtect Defenses

American cybersecurity firm SentienOne has traced a new form of AdLoad malware that is slipping through Apple’s built-in antivirus technology XProtect in a series of campaigns to attack Macs. A well-known trojan that has been targeting the macOS platform since…

July 30, 2021

Leaked NSO Group Data Suggests Widespread Pegasus Spyware Attacks

A groundbreaking report published by the Guardian alleges Israeli-based NSO group of storing more than 50,000 mobile phone numbers of high profile figures such as activists, journalists, business executives and politicians who were possible targets of iOS and Android hacking.…

July 29, 2021

Users of Apple’s Time Capsule Warned of Possible Data Loss

Experts say Mac users who still rely on Apple Time Capsules for backup may be in danger of possible device failure and data loss due to flaw in design. Although discontinued the in 2018 by Apple, the Time Capsule is…

July 1, 2021

Dell SupportAssist Bugs Put Millions of PCs at Risk of Being Hacked

Security researchers have detected four major security flaws in the BIOSConnect feature of Dell SupportAssisst, that allows threat actors to run code within the BIOS of impacted devices remotely. The SupportAssist software comes preinstalled with most Dell devices running Windows operating…

June 25, 2021

Ransomware Attacks Are Affecting the Lives of Ordinary People

Although ransomware has not felt very ‘solid’ so far, its impact is getting increasingly and unavoidably real for everyday people with organised groups of criminals hacking corporate computer systems and demanding millions of dollars in exchange for their safe return.…

June 12, 2021

Researchers discover mystery malware that pilfered 1.2TB of sensitive data from millions of PCs

Researchers have discovered a massive 1.2TB database of sensitive information that contains login credentials, browser cookies, payment information and autofill data extracted by an unknown malware that has yet to be identified. The sheer amount of data breached is simply…

June 8, 2021

The Benefits of Network Segmentation

We are asked all of the time as to what can be done to help reduce the exposure of being hacked or a business network being compromised. One of the things that can done straight away is network segmentation. We…

June 4, 2021

Mac OS Malware Zero-day Exploit

Last Monday, Apple released macOS 11.4 to patch macOS vulnerability CVE-2021-30713, which was used to take unauthorized screenshots of an end user’s active session to collect sensitive information. The exploit was revealed by researchers at Jamf through the analysis of…

June 3, 2021

DarkSide Makes $90 million in ransom in just nine months

Apple has rushed out fixes to two major vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 14.5, last month’s update that implemented its App Tracking Transparency feature. Both bugs could have allowed malicious parties to remotely execute code, possibly leading to the takeover…

May 31, 2021

Cyber attack hits global meat processing giant JBS, operations halted in US, Canada and Australia facilities

Apple has rushed out fixes to two major vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 14.5, last month’s update that implemented its App Tracking Transparency feature. Both bugs could have allowed malicious parties to remotely execute code, possibly leading to the takeover…

May 27, 2021

Best practices to avoid having your social accounts hacked

It’s 2021, you should already have this regarless if your running mac or windows – if you do not have an antivirus on your machines – we can supply you with great a solution www.techtroubleshooters.com.au/computer-repairs

May 26, 2021

Hackers perform scans for vulnerable devices within minutes after new vulnerabilities are disclosed

Apple has rushed out fixes to two major vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 14.5, last month’s update that implemented its App Tracking Transparency feature. Both bugs could have allowed malicious parties to remotely execute code, possibly leading to the takeover…

May 16, 2021

Security Flaw in Qualcomm Chips Affects Hundreds of Millions of Android Phones

A serious security vulnerability found in Qualcomm’s Mobile Station Modem (MSM) could allow bad actors to access mobile phone users’ text messages, call history and listen in on their conversations. The security problem introduces a potential backdoor into a third…

May 6, 2021

Update iOS 14.5.1 Right Now – Your iPhone is a Sitting Duck for Hackers.

Apple has rushed out fixes to two major vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 14.5, last month’s update that implemented its App Tracking Transparency feature. Both bugs could have allowed malicious parties to remotely execute code, possibly leading to […]

May 1, 2021

Apple’s MacOS Users Urged to Install Latest Update macOS Big Sur 11.3 to Fix Huge Security Bug

Mac users are being urged to install the latest macOS Big Sur 11.3 update as it patches a massive security vulnerability which could allow malware to bypass layered protections of the operating system. The vulnerability was discovered by security…

April 24, 2021

Thousands of Files Posted Online by Hackers After Broward School District Refuses to Pay Ransom

April 21, 2021

Data of 533 Million Facebook Users Leaked Online, Includes Phone Numbers and Personal Information

According to a report by the website Insider, last month the personal data of millions of Facebook users was published on a low-level hacking forum for free. The breached data includes the personal information of over 533 million Facebook users…

April 17, 2021

3 Ransomware Myths Businesses Need to Stop Believing ASAP

Despite the growing number of ransomware attacks and the horrible stories making the headlines on a daily basis, many small and medium sized businesses still do not consider themselves at risk from cyber-attacks, which, unfortunately, is not true. Smaller organizations…

April 15, 2021

Poker Machines in Tasmania Shut Down Following Ransomware Attack

Poker machines at Tasmania’s two casinos have been shut down and have remained offline since the Easter weekend as a result of a cyber attack. The company – Federal Group – had to shut down machines at Hobart’s Wrest Point…

April 13, 2021

New Malware Masquerades as Netflix App and Spreads via Malicious Whatsapp Auto-replies

Researchers recently discovered a new Android malware on Google Play that disguised as a Netflix app and spread itself by sending Whatsapp messages and offering free Netflix premium for 60 days. The malicious app called “FlixOnline” advertised via Whatsapp and…

March 30, 2021

Media Giant Nine Entertainment Hit by Major Cyber Attack on Sunday

Media giant Nine Entertainment’s broadcast systems were hit by a major cyber-attack in the early hours of Sunday morning, following which it requested the assistance of the government. Assistant Minister for Defence Andrew Hastie said he was not surprised about…

March 22, 2021

Phishing email leads clickers to a fake Microsoft-branded page

Phishing emails from compromised accounts try to deceive users by leading them to a fake Microsoft-branded page. These phishing email scams via compromised accounts remains a popular technique among cybercriminals who are looking to mislead users. MailGuard have reportedly intercepted…

March 18, 2021

Eastern Health Forced to Shut Down IT Systems, Delay Surgeries Following Cyber Attack

Eastern Health that includes the Box Hill and Mandoorah Hospitals had to shut down its IT systems following a network attack on Tuesday. The organisation runs more than 50 clinical facilities and serves the clinical needs of three-quarters of a…

March 11, 2021

Hackers claim they’ve gained access to surveillance cameras in Australian childcare centres, schools and aged care

A group of hackers claims to have breached a popular surveillance company and gained access to a database of live feeds from thousands of cameras around the world, including Australian childcare centres, schools and aged care residential facilities. The cameras,…

March 10, 2021

Microsoft Exchange Server Cyber Attack

In case you have missed it, hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Exchange Server systems are thought to have been compromised in a global cyber-attack by hackers, who exploited zero-day vulnerabilities to pilfer emails. The European Banking Authority is also among…

January 29, 2021

BuyUCoin Breach Puts Hundreds of Thousands of Cryptocurrency Investors at Risk

A security breach at BuyUCoin cryptocurrency exchange has reportedly led to the data of its traders become leaked underground. The Indian cryptocurrency exchange says that is investigating claims that sensitive data of its users has been leaked and is available…

January 18, 2021

New Malware Uses WiFi BSSID to Determine the Victim’s Location

A security researcher has spotted a new malware sample that uses an interesting technique to find out the potential victim’s location, without making use of the various GeoIP API services. Hackers normally use GeoIP API services for determining the location…

March 12, 2020

Hackers are using coronavirus maps to infect your computer

As coronavirus threatens to become a global pandemic, everyone’s keeping a close eye on how it’s spreading across the world. Several organizations have made dashboards to keep track of COVID-19. But now, hackers have found a way to use these dashboards…

December 11, 2019

NSW Ambulance $275K Data Breach

NSW Ambulance has been ordered to pay $270,000 in a class action payout to staff following a data breach of over 100 of it’s workers files unlawfully […]

October 8, 2019

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August 31, 2017

Urgent Message – Change your Passwords

August 31, 2017

Malware spreading over Facebook

New video Malware spreading over Facebook. Please don’t forget to share and like our Facebook page.

January 4, 2017

CES 2017: Linksys Reveals ‘Velop’ Router

Linksys today announced a modular Wi-Fi system called “Velop,” which boosts internet coverage throughout any style of home thanks to its multi-unit set-up, similar to products like Google Wi-Fi and Eero (via The Verge). Linksys […]

May 10, 2016

Medibank Cyber-attack – Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Health Insurance provider Medibank has confirmed that the records provided by the hacker involved in a cyber attack matched the records on the company’s systems. The hacker claims to have stolen an enormous 200 GB of data and has asked…

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