Background On the 24th March 2022, the Australian Domain Administration (auDA) released a new website namespace with the “.au” shorter and more memorable namespace (for example “yourcompany.au”).   Application Process If you have an existing domain (for example “yourcompany.com.au”, “yourcompany.org.au” or “yourcompany.net.au”) you will be given priority access to apply to purchase the corresponding “.au” domain ...

What is it?  Web or Domain Name System (DNS) filtering is the process of using the DNS to block malicious websites or filter out harmful or inappropriate content.   Web filtering is a line of security within an organisation. Using a similar system to the military strategy of ‘Defence in Depth’, multiple layers of controls are used to ensure security. Web filtering is a complimentary measure to other cyber security controls in a ‘Defence in Depth’ strategy. ...

Signs of hacking Modern society is electronic – a place where our banking, social life, mail, shopping and work is in cyber space. This comes with many dangers, the most alarming being hacking. The good news is that Loyal I.T. Solutions has an application called Perch, that tracks and monitors activities, known as Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM).  To see Perch in action and the versatility of the SEIM, check out the Cyber Security Business Connect and Protect video.&...

Australians are set to spend over $11 billion on Christmas presents this year, with a significant proportion to come from online sales - toys, jigsaw puzzles and board games are set to top the list of most popular gifts, according to research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). Buying online means that Australians are turning to the internet in a big way - an average of 48% of Christmas presents are likely to be purchased online, with 58% of people saying they’ll purchase m...

Identity theft is a type of fraud that involves using someone else's identity to steal money or gain other benefits. By October 2021, Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) had already received 18,012 reports relating to identity theft this year alone. Scammers will try and access your identity to perform one or more of the following: Access and drain personal or business bank accounts; Open new bank accounts in your name and take out loans or lines of credit; Take out phone plans and other c...

Hacking, usually, is defined as an attempt to exploit a computer system or a private network inside a computer. Simply put, it is the unauthorised access to or control over computer network security systems for some illicit purpose.  Hackers can destroy, steal or even prevent authorised users from accessing the system. Ethical hacking involves an authorised attempt to gain unauthorised access to a computer system, application, or data. Carrying out an ethical hack involves duplic...