CERT NZ’s Q3 Cyber Security report just came out. It showed that despite a lower number of incidents than average this Q3, direct financial losses have increased significantly. In fact, New Zealanders lost close to $9 million to online incidents, more than any previous quarter. For reference, last quarter’s direct financial loss was just shy … Read more
In today’s increasingly digital world, cyber security is more important than ever before. Small businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks, as they often lack the resources and expertise of larger businesses. This is why it’s so important for small businesses to have cyber security insurance. Cyber security insurance can protect your business in the … Read more
In the second quarter of 2022, cyber security incidents reported to CERT NZ decreased by 14%. However, this decline was overshadowed by a 5% increase in the financial loss caused by these incidents, reaching a total of $3.9 million. One new threat that emerged during this period was phone scams, where attackers pretended to be … Read more
We’ve talked a lot about cyber security here on our blog and our social media accounts. Why? Because it’s really important. Yet most business leaders still don’t put too much thought into how they can protect their business. Most of them still believe in cyber security myths like “we’re just a small business, we won’t be targeted.” If you … Read more
Earlier last year, Farro Fresh implemented a new network solution to improve their security architecture. As a solutions provider, we also partner with other companies who can supplement us with the services we need to deliver value to our customers. Enter Kordia. Upon our recommendation, Farro partnered with Kordia to deploy a new wide area … Read more
Farro Fresh was experiencing security issues that hindered them from serving their customers. Fed up with this, they started looking for ways to improve the security of their digital technologies. When Farro approached us with this issue, we recommended to work with one of our long-time partners, WatchGuard. Here’s an interview that talks about the … Read more
Farro Fresh, a boutique supermarket chain, was experiencing security issues in their business. This prevented them from serving their customers fully. Watch the video below… Earlier this year, we interviewed Bryce Howard, CEO of Farro Fresh, about the challenges they were facing and where they are now after working with us. Farro Fresh Background “So … Read more
Let’s face it. Cyber security isn’t the sexiest topic out there. But, as we rely on the internet more each day — our phones, computers, and other appliances at home and work — you cannot take online security for granted. That’s why we curated the best videos we can find on cyber security which are … Read more
Getting hacked is one of the things you often hear in cyber security. According to a 2018 report, 73% of businesses are not ready to respond to a cyber attack. That means getting hacked is now a matter of when, not if. But it doesn’t have to come to that. There are a lot of … Read more