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RANSOMWARE IN AUSTRALIA

27/10/2020

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The ACSC, Australian Cyber Security Centre Warns Aussies Attacks Are On The Rise While Working From Home

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The Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has observed an increase in the number of ransomware incidents affecting Australian organisations and individuals.
This information on risks, impacts and preventative actions associated with ransomware incidents is intended to inform Australian small to medium businesses, industry organisations and Commonwealth entities.The preventative measures outlined below can also be applied to Australian individuals seeking to protect themselves against ransomware incidents.
Ransomware can cripple organisations that rely on computer systems to function, by encrypting all connected electronic devices, folders and files and rendering systems inaccessible. Cybercriminals will then demand a ransom in return for the decryption keys, often in the form of untraceable cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Cybercriminals may also demand payment of a ransom to prevent public release of data stolen during the incident.Ransomware is one of the most frequent and damaging types of malware, demonstrated by cybercriminals’ success in gaining access to networks and taking money directly from the pockets of Australians.
Click the HERE for ACSC's official PDF
October 27, 2020


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HOW TO SELL YOUR OLD COMPUTER FOR AS MUCH $$$ AS POSSIBLE!

31/8/2020

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With a little bit of effort and some time, you can turn that slow, old laptop or desktop into extra cash

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When it's time to upgrade your Windows 10 PC, you'll need to make a lot of decisions. And one of the biggest, whether you're buying a laptop or a desktop, is deciding how much you want to spend. But there's an easy way to offset the total cost of your new computer: sell your old one!
Though it may run slow and feel outdated, you might be surprised at how much money your trusty old laptop could nab. Even a couple hundred dollars can be worth it to you to sell rather than recycle or shove in a drawer to be forgotten.
Before turning that sluggish PC into cold hard cash, though, you'll need to do some housekeeping. From backing up your personal files to wiping the hard drive, set aside some time to ensure your PC is ready for its new owner. 
  • Backup your personal files
  • Sign out of all your accounts
  • Erase the hard drive - better still, replace the drive
  • Check system specs - HDD/SSD size, Year, Make & Model, RAM, CPU etc
  • List it online
Feel free to give The DOC a call on 0491 665 546 for further advice or help to ensure you get the best price possible for your old computers.
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Source by  CNET | August 31, 2020

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WINDOWS 10 UPDATE MEANS COPY & PASTE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN

11/8/2020

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Redesigned clipboard panel will ship with the next Windows 10 update

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Microsoft may be planning to release Windows 10X in the spring of 2021 but some of the new operating system's features could be coming to Windows 10 sooner than that including a new panel that completely changes how copying and pasting works.
As reported by Windows Latest, in Windows 10 Build 20185 the software giant has added a new panel that allows users to insert emojis, GIFs and even content from their clipboards. The new panel also includes several new features to make it easier for users to add content to their messages, documents and emails.
In addition to being able to access your most recently used emoji and GIFs as well as search for new ones, the panel includes a feature called “Clipboard history” that displays a list of items that users have recently copied to the clipboard.
While there are already clipboard replacements available for Windows, the new panel will offer similar functionality natively and can even be synced across devices.
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Source by  TechRadar | August 11, 2020

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AUSTRALIAN CYBER SECURITY CENTRE - INVALUABLE RESOURCE

2/7/2020

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ACSC Releases Updated Cyber Security Guides And Best Practices

Cyber security Melbourne
The ACSC has just recently updated several publications and released a few new ones covering various aspects of Cyber Security, from basic one page flyers to in depth 20 plus page manuals.
Their Step-by-step guides are very simple to follow and should be read and implemented as standard best practice immediately, as well as duty of care to your loyal customers.
The recurring theme in most of these guides are the basics, Update, Patch & Backup...  Yet we see on an almost daily basis, Windows 7 still being used with un-patched software and older business programs in use. This is a disaster waiting to happen. In 2017, the global ‘WannaCry’ ransomware attack targeted people using unsupported versions of Microsoft Windows.
There were over 200,000 victims in 150 countries who were unable to access their locked down files. Cybercriminals know some users still use products that are no longer being protected by developers’ security updates. Over time, these cybercriminals are more likely to break into these older, unsupported products than those still being protected by their developers.
The techniques cybercriminals use will evolve over time, but the defences of unsupported products will remain as they were at the time of end of support. It's only a matter of time before unsupported Windows 7 machines get hit.
Call us today for a confidential chat about how we can help your business stay safe.
Source by  ACSC | July 2, 2020

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AUSTRALIAN NETWORKS ARE UNDER ATTACK - SCOTT MORISSON

25/6/2020

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The PM & Defence Minister Raise Awareness of a State Sponsored Cyber Attack On All Australian Networks

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No doubt you heard the headlines? The Prime Minister, Scott Morrrison and the Minister for Defence called an Emergency Press Conference to raise awareness of the clear and present danger of a Sustained State-Sponsored Cyber Attack on ALL Australian businesses systems and networks?
 
Then went onto say that all businesses in Australia should take immediate Emergency steps to secure their network facing computers.
 
So, in a nutshell, what do you need to do immediately?
  1. If you do nothing else, replace highly vulnerable, outdated Win 7 machines with Win 10 - Not Tomorrow - NOW!
  2. Update and run Anti-Virus/Malware software
  3. Check ALL email connections are encrypted
  4. Update & patch all Apps on Win 10 & OSX
  5. Update all smartphones & tablets systems
  6. Backup important mission critical data
  7. Visit https://www.cyber.gov.au for the latest info
  8. Call The Doc for a confidential chat about keeping you safe
  9. It's EOFY, so as a precaution. Check your accountant is not using Windows 7 to access or enter your business data. You will be surprised to know how many still are!

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