WhatsApp breached by spyware

What happened? WhatsApp, a messaging application used by over 1.5 billion people, has been the victim of a cybersecurity breach. A loophole in the popular messaging app has allowed hackers to install spyware on smartphones through calling people using the app. The spyware could be transmitted onto the device whether or not the call has […] Read more

The Devil is in the Email

Accountants learn best from their peers Like all professional services providers, accountants see the most insightful and relevant learning opportunities coming from their peers. Hearing first-hand what other firms have done to solve specific problems in their business is when action takes place. The mantra of the smart man learning from someone else’s mistakes holds true.  The problem with peer education around breaches and data security however, is it’s embarrassing and painful to […] Read more

What is SAML and why do you need it?

Stage two of the ATO’s operational framework is here with more accounting apps being mandated with Two Factor Authentication. This means imminent changes to the way accountants and their teams manage and control access to an ever increasing suite of cloud apps. This article will help you understand what’s coming from an operational perspective and […] Read more

Secure Your Browser: Update Google Chrome Now!

Google’s Head of Chrome security, Justin Schuh, has warned all Chrome users to update the browser immediately to patch a fix for a zero day flaw that is being exploited right now. The company issued a warning about the attacks in an update to a post about a Chrome update released on March 1 that contained one […] Read more

The Toothbrush Test

Are you getting the most out of your tech stack? We’re living in the age of the app, where there is an app for everything. In fact there’s a hundred apps for everything. If you look at your phone right now, how many apps do you have on it? And how many apps do you […] Read more

They’re getting smarter – Another Record Year for cybercriminals

Business is booming for cybercriminals as they’ve stolen a record $107 million from Australian businesses and individuals. This is an annual increase of 18% on what had been stolen in 2017 (which previously held the title for most money stolen). This increase likely does not come as a surprise to most, given the amount of […] Read more
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