During the COVID-19 pandemic, many scammers will take this opportunity to try and exploit businesses that have been financially impacted.

Due to this, it is important that your business takes steps to protect itself from such online threats, attacks, phishing emails and scam phone calls and be aware of cyber security risks that may target your business.

To help businesses identify potential online security threats, the Australian Government has develop the COVID-19 cyber security advice page. This page contains information on such topics as ensuring staff are cyber safe when working from home, protecting small businesses and potential COVID-19 related threats that have been identified. Business owners are encouraged to visit this page to stay updated on potential COVID-19 security threats.

The Queensland government has also provided resources on protecting your business from cyber crime to help businesses secure themselves from any potential threats and help business owners identify potential threats. Suggestions for increasing online security include using virtual private networks (VPNs), securely configuring a remote desktop client and implementing multi-factor authentication. This resource can be found here.

The ACCC has developed a resource page identifying online COVID-19 related scams, including scams targeting superannuation, online shopping and businesses and phishing scams. This resource can be found here.

All business owners are urged to be cautious and remain alert to COVID-19 related scams during this period.

Harris Technology – FREE 1 Year ESET Internet Security Licence offer

Harris Technology is offering all SMB operators a FREE 1 Year ESET Internet Security Licence to protect their employee’s while working remotely or from home.

This limited time offer is available to all SMB operators with a valid ABN.

To take advantage of this offer, fill out the contact form here.