News & Blog
Digital transformation and identity theft protection
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the need for banks and retailers to accelerate their digital transformations with digital payments being at the forefront of this as more consumers continue to shop online.
Digital privacy and how to protect your data
Digital privacy (also commonly referred to as internet or online privacy) refers to the protection of any data you create or transmit while navigating the web.In today’s ever more connected world, maintaining privacy whilst online is essential in avoiding two major...
How to spot a scam and protect yourself
Everyone who’s online needs to be wary of scams that are trying to steal money from you and also your personal information. Following some basic online safety strategies and reviewing the latest scam alerts can help you stay safe.
9 Tips for Safe Online Transactions
For most of us, making online transactions is all about shopping! And although super convenient, there are risks to making purchases online, especially as cybercriminals become more advanced.
What is biometric data authentication?
Biometric authentication is a security method that’s being increasingly used to verify user identities.
What is Ransomware?
One of the worst aspects of ransomware is even if you pay the ransom there is no guarantee you will get access to your files again, as attackers will often ask for bigger ransoms once you pay the initial amount.
Staying safe while booking travel online
Making travel plans online has become nearly as easy as ordering an Uber, but every year unsuspecting globetrotters lose millions in booking scams. So, if you’re booking that last minute trip or getting the summer holiday sorted, check our 6 top tips for booking...
ATM Card Fraud
Tips to help you stay safe
There are lots of ways that scammers make use of ATMs to steal from cardholders, but often the most popular is called Skimming. Skimming is the practice of acquiring your card information from an ATM. Skimming often involves devices that have been (rather easily)...
Why SMEs need a dedicated Cyber Security czar
For SMEs, cyber crime is a challenging battle. All organisations are faced with increasing threats, which have escalated further since the COVID-19 pandemic. Phishing attacks have soared and emerging threats such as email account compromise (EAC) are also rising,...
How SMBs can protect themselves and staff from cyber threats
The internet is not getting any safer and cyber threats are evolving every year, making it even more difficult for businesses, especially SMBs, to navigate. The Australian Cyber Security Centre receives one cybercrime report every 10 minutes from individuals and...
Remote working: what should businesses do about cybersecurity?
Triggered by the coronavirus outbreak and lockdown, the abrupt transition to remote working has forced businesses to scramble to support a larger remote workforce. Such a quick shift has meant that certain security measures and requirements fell by the wayside. At the...
How QR Codes could be threatening your cybersecurity
The QR code market is on a steep rise. According to Juniper Research, by 2022, 5.3 billion QR codes will be redeemed by smartphones and 1 billion smartphones will access QR codes. This year, more than previous years, the use of QR codes has risen sharply due to the...
Where to start with cybersecurity for your business
You’ve worked hard to build your business and make it a success but how much thought are you giving to cybersecurity? With an increasing amount of our day-to-day activities online, cyber-criminals now more than ever before are easily able to wreak havoc on businesses...
What is cybersecurity and why your business needs it
For a business owner, the topic of cybersecurity can seem daunting, however having a basic understanding of what it is and why you need it to keep your business safe in 2020 and beyond is no longer optional, its essential. Cybersecurity – a definition Computer...
What is malware & how does it enter my company
Today, there are many kinds of online cyber threats that can affect businesses and give cybercriminals access to important data and personal information. However, out of all the threats to data that exist, malware attacks are one of the most common - having been a...
How and why businesses need to avoid the dark web
Not prioritising, or simply ignoring cybersecurity is no longer an option for small businesses. In the wake of well publicised big corporate data breaches and social media scandals, companies across all industries are rightly concerned they may be next on a hacker’s...
Small Business Email Filtering
In an era in which unsolicited emails account for more than half of global email traffic, and email phishing campaigns are reportedly increasing by 400% per year (Google - Gmail report, 2018), implementing an email filtering service is no longer an option for small...
Device Protection – Always on Protection, Detection & Restoration
Device protection for businesses, remote staff and customers With the ongoing threat of cyber-attacks and data breaches within businesses and with a proliferation of devices in the workplace and the home office for remote workers, businesses are in dire need of...
Why your business needs web protection
Did you know the average cost of a cyber-security data breach worldwide was $5.52 million over the last 12 months (source: IBM)? Considering this figure is widely regarded to increase when the full impact of COVID-19 becomes apparent, how would your bottom-line cope...
Web protection – choosing a solutions provider
Every organisation is trying to do more with less, which is why it’s important that your cyber security solutions include Web Protection, anti-malware and other safeguards so that your users have a secure browsing experience wherever they connect. Our Wontok One Web...
How Wontok can help protect remote workers
Now more than ever small businesses around the globe are rapidly emerging as favoured targets for cyber criminals, and the cost to these companies is high. In fact, the average cost of a data breach worldwide increased to $5.52 million in the last 12 months (source:...
Evaluating device protection solutions
As security technology gets more sophisticated, so do the attack tools, tactics, and methods. Attackers today are masterful at discovering the weak points in a corporate security strategy – and right now, more than any other time given Covid-19 they are zeroing on...
Working from home securely during COVID-19 isolation
A look at how businesses can help employees work from home securely during COVID-19 isolation. One of the biggest stories of the year is the growing impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The global response is mind-numbing; the public is scrambling, the stock...
Why COVID-19 could boost the need for cyber insurance
Article by Wontok chief operating officer Bruce Perry. As the world grapples with the COVID-19 epidemic, cybercriminals are already taking advantage of the panic. Social engineering tactics are being used to target fear and disinformation, for example with spam emails...
Recent Comments