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Cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses

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Physical Security

Credit Card Skimmers: The Hidden Threat in Your Shop

Credit card skimmers are getting harder to detect but could cost your business its reputation. Learn how to spot and prevent these...
Jake April 29, 2026 3 min read
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Incident Response

What to do when you discover a cyber incident

A customer reports that their account is not working. Staff cannot sign in, files have changed or email is behaving strangely. You...
Jake April 27, 2026 3 min read
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Third-Party Risk

Why your accountant’s security affects your business

Your accountant may hold the bank details, payroll information and identity documents that keep your business running. If the practice cannot access...
Jake April 22, 2026 3 min read
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Threat Detection

Five warning signs that deserve a security check

A strange password email or slow computer does not prove that someone has broken into your business. It does mean you should...
Jake April 20, 2026 4 min read
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Business Operations

How to reduce the risk of invoice fraud

A convincing invoice does not prove that the payment details are genuine. Criminals can copy a supplier's layout, change the bank account...
Jake April 15, 2026 4 min read
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Network Security

Why your business Wi-Fi password is not enough

A strong Wi-Fi password matters, but it cannot protect the network on its own. The router also needs current software, suitable security...
Jake April 13, 2026 3 min read
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Small Business

Microsoft Edge or Chrome: which suits a small business?

If staff save work passwords in personal browser profiles, changing computers or removing access becomes harder than it should be. Fix that...
Jake April 10, 2026 3 min read
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Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 consumer or business: which is right for you?

Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans are designed for individuals and households. Microsoft 365 Business plans are designed for organisations that need...
Jake March 31, 2026 3 min read
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IT Management

Delegate access: a safer way to share business systems

An office manager does not need the owner's password to manage a shared mailbox or calendar. They need their own account with...
Jake March 31, 2026 3 min read
Infographic showing a multi-storey building cross-section where an intruder is blocked by internal security checkpoints across departments including IT Admin, HR, Payroll, and Executive Office, illustrating that true security requires multiple internal layers beyond just a main entrance, with a legend explaining security gates, restricted access, protected assets, and audit logging
Cybersecurity

Strong Access Controls for Small Business: No Longer Just for Tech Giants

Think about your office building. You probably have a locked front door, security staff, and maybe even biometric checks. But once someone...
Jake March 30, 2026 5 min read