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Have you ever received an email or text asking you to confirm your details? Perhaps to update your password, or even a password reset request (pictured)? Strong, unique passwords which don't contain obvious words, names, phone numbers, birth dates (etc) are crucial to keeping your accounts and data secure and out of the hands of criminals. It can be difficult to manage so many passwords for all of the accounts we use each day, so a good password manager platform is key. Shari

The hacker who hacked and leaked Optus customer data last year has been sentenced to community service, avoiding serving any time in prison. Part of the reasoning behind this was the almost total lack of safety measures implemented by Optus to prevent this sort of thing from happening. With major companies leaving the door wide open to anybody wishing to obtain and misuse your data, are you confident that your existing practises are sufficient to protect your private and crit

Google has reported that a brand new bug has been found in their popular Chrome browser which, once exploited, would allow malicious actors the ability to run their code on your system. If your business is running the Chrome browser, it is imperative to update to the latest version to protect yourself & your critical business information. Regular updates are a key part of any good business security standard. Are your systems secure and up to date? Contact jBIT for assistance.

Apple has announced the discovery of a major security flaw in the vast majority of all Apple devices - iPhones, iPads, Macs. This security flaw could allow someone to gain complete access to your device. Apple has released new versions of its Operating Systems to patch these severe vulnerabilities, it is strongly recommended to update your devices ASAP. With increasingly more business being done over mobile devices, are you sure you & your staff members' devices are up to dat

The company data & backups stored on network storage are under attack once again. The latest spate of ransomware attacks uses advanced encryption to scramble your data, in an attempt to force companies to fork out large sums of money to (possibly) regain access to it. Is your network storage up to date and secure? Do you have adequate redundant backups to prevent malicious demands on your business? Contact jBIT for assistance https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qna

With business data being more frequently accessed on the go from mobile devices, mobile security has never been more important. While mobile phones are generally more secure than computers, they are still vulnerable to attacks. Installing apps from places other than the official app/play stores is a sure-fire way to weaken your security, and some advanced attacks can send invisible text messages to your phone which can compromise security. Help your staff learn to avoid these

People anxious to upgrade to Windows 11 have been falling victim to malware pretending to give them the upgrade. Attacks like this are becoming increasingly common on the internet, as the passwords, banking and other personal details that can be stolen is incredibly valuable to criminals, and costly to businesses and individuals. Is your technology protected and secure? Do you/your staff have the training to detect illegitimate scams online? Contact jBIT for assistance...

The latest in the seemingly never-ending spate of new Ransomware attacks is again targeting QNAP network storage devices. The attackers are now able to bypass 2-factor authentication of internet-facing storage devices and gain access in order to encrypt your files and deny access to them until a $1,500 payment is made. Is your business-critical data exposed? Contact jBIT for assistance https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/qnap-nas-systems-vulnreble-to-new-ransomware.html

Users of the Chrome and Edge browsers are increasingly coming under fire from advanced ransomware and malware attacks. The Magniber ransomware masquerades as a legitimate browser update, tricking users into installing the malware onto their machines. Once installed, the malware encrypts the user's files and demands payment to decrypt them. There are security measures which can be implemented to combat this, but the most effective is user awareness. Do your staff know what not

Google Chrome has had a disaster of a year in terms of security, with dozens of security risks discovered - and only some have so far been fixed. These risks allow bad actors to access data on your system and also to insert code to exert control over your machine. Staying on top of program updates and security fixes is a must in the current landscape. Is your company secure? Do your staff keep all their devices secure and up to date? Contact jBIT for assistance. https://www.f

Another scam has been uncovered where clicking a link in an SMS pretending to be from your bank can result in scammers gaining full access to your Android phone harvest your banking data in order to empty all the funds from your accounts. Do you and your staff act responsibly in an ever-dangerous online environment? Contact jBIT for assistance https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dangerous-android-scam-drains-bank-193747398.html

Microsoft has unwittingly created additional security risks for Windows 10 & 11 users (and Server 2022) who have installed their recent security patches. The new risks created are worse than the initial issues hte patches were intended to fix. Are your users & systems vulnerable? Contact jBIT for assistance https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2021/12/11/microsoft-warning-windows-10-windows-11-windows-server-hack-vulnerability-attack-update-windows-now/?sh=5c50c6fb7f0e

Do you or your staff have older Apple devices still in service? In an unusual move, Apple has released patches (version 12.5.5) for its old iOS version 12. This applies to iPhone 6, iPad Mini 3, & iPad Air 1 devices and earlier. This update patches some recently revealed security holes which have been exploited to leak sensitive data. All users are strongly advised to install the update as soon as possible. Are your devices up to date and secure? Contact jBIT for assistance..

New Apple security issues have been revealed, which can affect anybody using their popular iOS platform. With fixes expecting to be rolled out soon, are you comfortable with the level of security in your organisation? Do your staff members practise secure online habits, with strong passwords and multiple layers of protection? Contact jBIT for assistance https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2021/09/25/apple-iphone-warning-security-three-zero-day-attacks-new-iphone-hack/?sh

Apple has released an urgent security patch for the iPhone range, addressing a serious bug in iMessage which could allow a 3rd party to serveil a user's activity. The attack does not require visiting a malicious website, and requires no intervention from the target user. Are you concerned about your organisational security? Contact jBIT for assistance https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/13/tech/apple-iphone-spyware-vulnerability-fix/index.html

LinkedIn has suffered two major security breaches in the last two months, affecting almost ALL of its users. Leaked data includes emails, passwords, and other personally identifiable information. If any of these passwords are used in multiple places, then those too are now at risk. Is your business secure? Do you have good password hygeine? Contact jBIT for assistance https://www.forbes.com/sites/leemathews/2021/06/29/details-on-700-million-linkedin-users-for-sale-on-notoriou

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