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When KARE isn’t enough

When KARE isn’t enough

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 15, 2023 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

The world has changed… Since we designed our original ‘base’ KARE plans, the world has gone more mobile, more in the cloud and ‘work-from-anywhere’ is ubiquitous. And the cyber-threat environment has become much more adverse. Our KARE plans need to reflect 2023!...
How cybersafe are you at home?

How cybersafe are you at home?

by Andrew Hunt | Feb 24, 2023 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

The NSA have released a ‘Cybersecurity Information Sheet’ for home networks.   We know that home networks can range from simple to complex. You might have smart TVs, smart home lighting, Google Home, Alexa, alarms, cameras – the list goes on. These devices can be less...
Warning : Business Email Compromises skyrocket

Warning : Business Email Compromises skyrocket

by Andrew Hunt | Feb 24, 2023 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

The stats are in, and they are alarming! Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are up 81% in 2022! Small Medium Businesses often say to us that they don’t need to worry about cyber because they’re not worth it for an attacker. Unfortunately, that’s incorrect....
Is automated Microsoft patching enough?  

Is automated Microsoft patching enough?  

by Andrew Hunt | Feb 1, 2023 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

Microsoft have been releasing patches for 30 years. It’s easy to become blasé about them. Yes, Microsoft can automatically apply updates to Windows and Office.  But that does not mean that you can rely on it. Any system is only as good as how well it is monitored....

Beware of “Pig-Butchering” – a new trend in Social Engineering

by Andrew Hunt | Jan 11, 2023 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

Where do these names come from? The latest trend is referred to as Pig-Butchering.  The name comes from the Chinese underworld (shāzhūpán). The term refers to fattening up a pig, taking a longer-term view. They develop their target slowly, looking to get maximum...
What does the LastPass breach mean for you?

What does the LastPass breach mean for you?

by Andrew Hunt | Jan 9, 2023 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

There have recently been a couple of well-publicised breaches of LastPass.  Most people will be familiar with LastPass but in case you are not, it’s a well-known and popular password vault/manager. Does this mean you shouldn’t use a password vault? Absolutely not. ...
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