Unsecured API and Data Breaches: Lessons and Prevention Strategies
In September 2022, a massive data breach compromised the personal information of nearly 10 million current and former customers of a major telecommunications company. The exposed data included sensitive details such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and in some cases, government-issued identification numbers (e.g., Medicare numbers, driver’s licenses, and passports). This incident is […]
Email Hygiene: Removing the bait from phishing hooks
Email remains the primary mode of communication for legal professionals, used to share sensitive client information, case strategies, and legal documents. However, with this reliance on email comes the growing threat of phishing attacks—malicious attempts by cybercriminals to deceive recipients into revealing confidential information or compromising their systems. Phishing poses a significant risk to law […]
How implementing patch management and software updates can protect your business
In 2023 the ASD found that 1 in 5 critical vulnerabilities were exploited within 48 hours. This was despite patching advice being publicly available to mitigate these critical vulnerabilities. With the cost of cybercrime increase 14% in 2023 it is more important than ever to take proactive measures to patch vulnerabilities and keep software updated. […]
Backing up your files. Is it the solution to Ransomware
What is Ransomware? Ransomware, a form of malicious software, functions by encrypting files and sensitive data until a specified ransom is paid. This insidious software often gains entry through various means such as phishing emails, brute force attacks, or exploiting software vulnerabilities. Once activated, it encrypts the victim’s files, rendering them inaccessible, and typically presents […]
12 Success Factors when Implementing SASE in your Organisation
Implementing a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution that provides Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) and Secure Web Gateway (SWG) features for both on-premise and cloud environments can be quite transformative. When done correctly, this convergence offers simplified management, enhanced security, and improved user experience. Emantra’s technical delivery team have come up with the following […]
The Essential Role of Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
In the constantly evolving digital landscape, the safeguarding of web applications has become more critical than ever. With cyber threats growing both in number and sophistication, businesses and individual users alike need robust defense mechanisms in place. Central to this line of defense is the Web Application Firewall (WAF), a specialized solution that offers crucial […]
Unleashing the Power of Emantra’s Sovereign SASE Service: Setting New Standards in Cybersecurity
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of robust cybersecurity solutions cannot be overstated. Emantra, an esteemed Australian cyber-security company, is proud to introduce its state-of-the-art sovereign SASE service, backed by Fortinet’s cutting-edge products. In this blog post, we will delve into the key benefits of Emantra’s SASE service and explore how it sets […]
Dear John, about your data…
In case you haven’t seen the latest type of Dear John letter (who hasn’t?), here is one I received yesterday. The names have been removed to protect the not-so-innocent.
I read the news today oh boy.
As we head into the new year, there’s a lot of gloomy news about cyber crime. It’s easy to perpetuate the negative message that things are getting so bad. Like the road toll however, we think a time will come when a combination of technology, regulation, smart thinking and good old market forces will turn […]
