The popular impression of hackers and cybercriminals as maverick lone wolves who attack business networks to prove they can “beat the system” was probably true 10-15 years ago. Modern cybercriminals are well-organized and typically work as part of a bigger underworld organization that is well-managed and motivated by political or financial gain. Cybercriminals are classified as threat actors by security professionals, and they may be divided into several types.

WHY PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS MATTERS

We work hard with customers at MAC Technology Business Solutions to design comprehensive security policies that secure the most sensitive data and resources. According to statistics, small companies are more vulnerable to hacking than ever before. According to data from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), cybercrime has impacted at least 20% of small firms in Australia. And all of this happened in only a year! This figure does not appear to be declining. If anything, it’s accelerating at a breakneck speed. New chances for fraudsters are opening up as organizations rely on new technology for storage, with mobile data, cloud computing, and other technologies being attacked on a daily basis.

WHY YOU COULD BE AT RISK

You may believe that your organization already has a solid security plan in place, but how can you be sure? It’s a good idea to get your cybersecurity audited at least once a year. This is especially important if it has been a while since you updated your services. Stopping cybercrime is difficult, but there are several strategies to avoid losing money. For many years, we’ve been assisting companies all around Australia in tackling cybercrime head-on, and we know that it’s all about understanding what’s out there and remaining updated and safe. We provide personalized, hands-on assistance. We’ve also released an executive report on cybercrime and how it affects businesses throughout the country. ‘What Every Small Business Owner Must Know About Protecting And Preserving Their Company’s Critical Data and Computer Systems’ is the title of the article.