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As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, new reports showcasing the good, bad and ugly side of tech continue to emerge every day. The world applauded when mobile device monitoring was enlisted to enforce self-isolation, but it was also horrifying to see cybercriminals setting up fake websites offering fraudulent Coronavirus vaccines.  

Recently, we have seen a surge in cyber-attacks that are capitalising on fears around COVID-19, like this scam intercepted by my team at the end of February, and wider media reports like this one with cybercriminals creating thousands of illegitimate Coronavirus-related websites on a daily basis. 

On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Two weeks on, and we are seeing technology at its best and worst. Technology is all around us, and as business leaders and tech partners, we understand its power – for good and evil. Here’s a quick look at just a few of the ways that tech is being enlisted during the current crisis.

This week has been a challenging time of transition, not just for our team at MailGuard but for many organisations around the world. Implementing social distancing, switching to a remote workspace, modifying our regular routines and trying to create new health and hygiene habits can really take a toll on our mental health.

As many of you know by now, logistics giant Toll Group was in the news last week after they were hit by a ransomware attack called Mailto. This attack is usually delivered via an infected email, that was most likely clicked on by an unsuspecting employee which then infects systems running on Microsoft Windows, encrypting files and leaving a ransom note on-screen. The note says that the only way to get the files back is by paying a ransom in Bitcoin.  

Like many of you, I read the news that Toll Group confirmed that it is the victim of a “targeted ransomware attack.”

It might be your CFO, reviewing transactions for the monthly executive payroll.  

Imagine a company with the most experienced cybersecurity team, and the best software and hardware defences. You’d probably think that this organisation won’t ever find itself on the end of a devastating cyber-attack, right? 

I was going to begin this blog by posing a question to CEOs about ‘How high cybersecurity is on your list of priorities?’ 

The End of the Financial Year (EOFY) is upon us; a time for ensuring your accounting systems aren’t a mess, and a time to spend up to make the most of tax breaks for your business.  

I’ve always found marketing to be one of the most interesting business functions. Why? Because it’s one of those fields that holds the power to impact mindsets, attitudes, and ultimately influence action.  

Worried that your company will be the next victim of a cyberattack? You should be. From Facebook to Google, Marriott Hotels to British Airways, it seems companies of all industries and sizes are increasingly susceptible to a cyberattack as each day passes.  

The power of the pioneering spirit

As Easter approaches, you may be planning on enjoying a fun weekend with your family, but cybercriminals are likely hopping around trying to send new email scams your way.  

If you’ve been checking the news anytime in the past month you would have heard about the massive Citrix data breach, when hackers reportedly accessed 6 to 10 Terabytes (TB) of confidential internal information in early March.