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Cybersecurity is a word everyone is familiar with these days. The word is synonymous with securing data and devices from malicious actors, but there is a lot more to understand about cybersecurity than just what the word itself means. In 2023, cybersecurity is one of an accounting or bookkeeping firm’s top priorities. In light of […] Read more

Ransomware attacks have played a prominent role in the headlines over 2022, but underneath the big corporate hacks, small and medium businesses are also being successfully targeted by this form of hack. Experts predict that based on ransomware’s run in 2022, this will only get worse in 2023. Therefore it’s important that as custodians of […] Read more

Recent cyber breaches have shone a spotlight on the importance of data security. From the Optus breach, to the MyDeal one, and to the most recent Medibank hack, it’s emphasised now more than ever that any firm privy to client data should take their data custodian duty seriously. In light of these cyber events, the […] Read more

There was a 150% year-on-year increase in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks from 2021 to 2022, according to a report by Abnormal Intelligence. Business Email Compromise, or BEC attacks, are sophisticated scams that target businesses and individuals through social engineering or phishing emails. They are extremely convincing, sometimes even meaning that hackers have gained access to your email systems. […] Read more

This blog post is a transcription of our webinar held by Jon Melloy. Why is email the #1 target in accounting firms? Real-life examples of email hacks Five simple steps to secure email in accounting firms So what we’re going to be looking at is these three main points. Firstly, we’re going to look at […] Read more

Are you keeping your accounting firm team up to date with cybersecurity training? 82% of data breaches involve a human element, according to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breaches Investigations Report. Human error can be as simple as an employee not recognizing a phishing email and being tricked into giving away their credentials. With these sobering facts […] Read more