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Cynch Security

Locality: Docklands, Victoria

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25.01.2022 Our CEO Susie spoke today with Business In Heels about the ransomware attacks that are happening right now. Check it out!

24.01.2022 Have I Been Pwned is an amazing (and free!) service that can tell you if your email address has shown up in well-known data breaches. https://buff.ly/1uJvkAX #smallbusiness owners can even get a report on every email address associated with domains they manage.... #cyberfitness

24.01.2022 "...while 61% of organizations did provide their staff with remote working devices, 65% did not consider the deployment of any new security tools together with the equipment." https://buff.ly/31eTH2q #cyberfitness #remoteworking #smallbusiness

24.01.2022 Our CEO Susie will be going live in 30 mins, ready to answer all your curly #CyberFitness questions.

24.01.2022 #DIFvic 2020 kicked off over the weekend with a stack of free online events for Victorian businesses. We'll be participating at a number of events throughout the festival, talking all things #cyberfitness and #smallbusiness. Check out some of the amazing events here:

23.01.2022 Still a few places free for our #cyberfitness lunch & learn with Hunter Futurepreneurs tomorrow if you're quick! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/virtual-lunch-learn-build-t

23.01.2022 Exciting new series from Xero of bite-sized videos for the #accounting #bookkeeping and #smallbusiness communities coming next week. https://buff.ly/3lLFdPS Keep an extra eye out for Cynch CEO Susie Jones as part of day 1 programming!... #XeroOnAir

22.01.2022 "We didn't sleep for a week..." Cyber crime causes real harm to #smallbusiness. Helping business owners build #cyberfitness is what we're all about. A good reminder for your team to always check account details directly before updating details.

22.01.2022 Do you enjoy seeing how good you are at spotting the phishing bad guys? Here is another free quiz to hone your skills, this time from the ACSC. #cyberfitness #phishing #smallbusiness

22.01.2022 Can you spot the scam? As part of #ScamsWeek2020 ACCC Consumer Rights have created a quiz for you to test your knowledge of scams. How many can you spot? https://buff.ly/329PT1O... Bonus points for spotting the panda amongst the stormtroopers! #smallbusiness #cyberfitness

22.01.2022 We recently hosted a webinar covering all things fake email scams and small business. Don't worry if you missed it, we grabbed a recording of Adam and Jacqui doing their thing. Follow us here so you don't miss the next one ... #cyberfitness #smallbusiness

21.01.2022 Our friends at the Office of the eSafety Commissioner have a handy video explaining how to check your privacy settings on Facebook, especially important if you rely on Facebook for business. Follow us for more #smallbusiness #cyberfitness tips

20.01.2022 Online ads aren't just annoying, they can also expose you to dangerous online threats. An ad-blocker can be a quick and easy way to reduce the chances of a malicious ad ruining your day. You can see if you're running one already here: https://buff.ly/3hhvgGB... #cyberfitness #smallbusiness #essential8

19.01.2022 Confused about how to build cyber resilience? Cynch Security has distilled complicated cyber security advice down to straight forward actions you can complete in less than 5 minutes. Start building your #cyberfitness today!... https://cynch.com.au

19.01.2022 Cynch CEO Susie Jones sharing her thoughts on how the government can better support small businesses with Angus Capel from Xero. Check out all the awesome content for #smallbusiness as part of #XeroOnAir event here: https://www.xero.com/au/campaigns/xero-on-air/watch/videos... #cyberfitness

19.01.2022 The Australian Cyber Security Centre recently published its cyber threat report for the past 12 months. It was really great to see Small Businesses and Sole Operators broken out this year, with a focus on the increasing threat of ransomware taking centre stage. Our Head of Product Jacqui Loustau shared some key takeaways for #smallbusiness on our blog. https://buff.ly/2ZbrRCE... #cyberfitness

16.01.2022 "While some organisations had business continuity plans in place, many did not, and those that did failed to consider a situation where every single employee would need to work from home." Has your business revisited their business continuity plans yet? https://buff.ly/2EBQely... #cyberfitness #smallbusiness

16.01.2022 Has the Gmail outage impacted your business? Use this as a prompt to put a plan in place for how to communicate with your team and customers if your email disappears. https://buff.ly/2EeIdTz... #cyberfitness

16.01.2022 Around half of all COVID-19-related scams reported to ACCC Consumer Rights in June came from small businesses in the #travel, #health, #fitness, and #eventmanagement sectors. https://buff.ly/2Dcq9t1 Make sure your team are on the lookout for the latest scams to keep your #smallbusiness safe.... #cyberfitness #scams

16.01.2022 85% of respondents to our #smallbusiness survey have indicated that cybersecurity is a complex problem. The survey will be closing in 1 week so please encourage any small businesses in your network to participate! https://buff.ly/2N5ogQn

15.01.2022 "COVID-19-related issues affecting small businesses saw the number of enquiries to the ACCC in the first half of this year increase by 42 per cent, compared with the previous six months." https://www.mybusiness.com.au//7366-small-business-losses- #cyberfitness #scams #smallbusiness

15.01.2022 According to ACCC Consumer Rights, Australian businesses lost more than $132 million to fake email scams in 2019 Come along to our free webinar and learn everything you need to know about this growing threat to #smallbusiness. #cyberfitness #scams #DIF2020

14.01.2022 What's your virtual (password) to physical key ratio? Anything less than 10:1 and it's probably time to consider a password manager for your business. #cyberfitness #smallbusiness #password

13.01.2022 Last year, with Deakin University, RMIT University and the amazing support of AustCyber - the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network, we asked Australian #smallbusiness the big #cybersecurity questions. Download the white paper to find out what they shared and what more is needed: https://cynch.com.au/small-business-cyber-fitness-2021

13.01.2022 New update available for Google Chrome Check that you've installed the latest Google Chrome update that fixes a few serious vulnerabilities being attacked online. #cyberfitness

12.01.2022 While many of us in Victoria are celebrating 2 full weeks of today, anyone that went out and celebrated with a Dan Andrews inspired wardrobe purchase might want to take a few minutes to check their The North Face password as well. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com//the-north-face-resets-p/

12.01.2022 Still wondering how cyber crime can target and impact small businesses? This story from SmartCompany talks about how a smart, tech-savy lawyer had her email hacked and how easy it can be for cyber criminals to trick anyone. #cyberfitness #smallbusiness #scamsweek2020

11.01.2022 Phishing is a form of attack cybercriminals use to trick you into sharing sensitive information. Once they have your information they'll either use it to commit further fraud or possibly sell it on for someone else to 'use'. Learn more about phishing and other similar attacks on our website: https://cynch.com.au//spotting-those-sneaky-phishing-emails #cyberfitness #phishing

10.01.2022 What changes has your business introduced through this year that are likely to stick around long after COVID-19 is behind us? Things that will stay a part of the Team @cynchsec culture now: - Flexible remote working... - Daily team check-ins including a wellbeing 'number' checks - Celebrating the 'wins' on Friday afternoons - Using every digital collaboration solution under the sun https://buff.ly/2CILZ7g #teamcynch #cyberfitness #smallbusiness

09.01.2022 While you wait for your shiny new Apple toys, get familiar with the security and privacy features you already have. To start, the Office of the eSafety Commissioner has a great summary of how to stay secure on Facetime. #cybersecurity #privacy

08.01.2022 How are your dodgy email dodging skills? Make sure your team are across the latest scams targeting #smallbusiness and let them know who they should tell if they spot anything suspicious. #cyberfitness #scamsweek2020

08.01.2022 The Anglicare compromise was part of increased illegal cyber activity targeting the Australian health and aged care sectors... Attacks continue to threaten businesses of all shapes and sizes. Are you doing enough to protect yours? #cyberfitness

08.01.2022 Do you think Aussie small businesses are planning to spend more or less on cyber security in the coming year? Come along and hear about Aussie #smallbusiness adoption of the Stay Smart Online Essential 8 at our panel session with Deakin University, RMIT University and AustCyber - the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network next Monday.

08.01.2022 64% of small businesses believe they may well be a target for cybercriminals. Insights like these are vital to gaining a better understanding of barriers preventing boarding adoption of cybersecurity practices across the Australian small business sector. The survey will be closing at the end of this week so please encourage any small businesses in your network to participate!

07.01.2022 Looking forward to tonight's episode of SBS Insight on SBS News "In this episode we hear from those whove been hacked, hackers that have been jailed and what help is out there." https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/tvepisode/being-hacked... #cyberfitness

07.01.2022 A recent and especially nasty bug in Microsoft Windows servers is being actively targeted in cyber attacks. If your business is using Windows servers, prioritise installing the latest security patches this weekend. #cyberfitness #zerologon #smallbusiness

07.01.2022 Along with some important security patches, the latest iOS update for Apple devices brings with it some interesting new security and privacy features. Have you updated yet? How are you finding it? #cyberfitness #smallbusiness

06.01.2022 Helping #smallbusiness owners satisfy their thirst for knowledge is one of the best parts of our job. If you know a small business looking to do more around cybersecurity, our cyber boot camp is the perfect place to start: https://buff.ly/3l0YHPY... #cyberfitness

06.01.2022 Scammers are back at it again, impersonating the Department of Home Affairs this time Remind your team to keep an eye out and report anything suspicious. #cyberfitness

06.01.2022 Practising your skills at spotting phishing emails is kinda fun and can help cyber-cautiousness (that's a thing right? ) become second nature. Google's free online phishing quiz is a great starting point! https://buff.ly/2R91UNo... #cyberfitness #cybercautiousness #smallbusiness

05.01.2022 Team Cynch are live discussing all things #smallbusiness #cyberfitness as part of #AUCyberWeek2020. Come chat to the team at our virtual booth before 5pm today: https://buff.ly/34yMlIC

05.01.2022 #AUCyberWeek2020 is live! Register here if you haven't already :https://www.cyberweek2020.austcyber.com/ Come along to our session 2PM this afternoon, check out our virtual booth and connect with our team right through out the week. ... #cyberfitness #smallbusiness

05.01.2022 Australians have lost nearly $300,000 to puppy scams this year, targeting those seeking a furry companion during social isolation. ACCC Consumer Rights has seen a recent spike in puppy scams and in April reports were almost five times higher than the average, with losses on track to exceed the 2019 total of $360,000! We love animals @cynchsec and recommend adopting from RSPCA or local animal shelters like The Lost Dogs' Home and Lort Smith instead of trying your luck with pot...ential scammers. #cyberfitness

04.01.2022 No email system was hacked. Sydney Tools failed to close or shut down a staff members email who had left the company, so there was no hacking as alleged https://buff.ly/3hjbTxu Every business is looking for an edge at the moment, don't let a former team member become a tool for your competitors.... You'll find plenty to help you review and control access to your systems, including an automatic leaver checklist generator, in our online Cyber Boot Camp. Available to Australian #smallbusiness for free for a limited time: https://cynch.com.au/cyber-security-boot-camp #cyberfitness

03.01.2022 Wordpress sites are again being targeted by hackers looking to weasel their way past unpatched themes and plugins. Check that the latest security patches are installed on your business website, or ask your website host to check for you. #cyberfitness

03.01.2022 Our CEO Susie Jones spoke recently with 7 News about Cynch and our mission to make #cyberfitness possible for every business

03.01.2022 Apple has released an urgent new update for iPhones and iPads to fix a vulnerability that is said to be under active attack by hackers. If your team use Apple devices, ask them to check that the latest update (iOS 14.4) has been installed. #cyberfitness