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After taking us though an abridged history of the internet, and an update on the current status of Internet crime,\u00a0 Bill explained some specific\u2019s around the types of hack taking place, the impact they can have on a business and what businesses can do to protect themselves.<\/div>\n
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The underlying theme of the day was that internet crime is becoming increasingly more sophisticated and more common.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The message was that layers of security are needed<\/strong>, as at any given time one may fail or be breached.\u00a0 Along with covering current protection measures, Bill also gave a brief glimpse of the next wave of attacks and the next level of protection. \u00a0In particular, Bill covered the common \u201cChange of bank account\u201d fraud.\u00a0 This is normally associated with invoice payments or settlements.<\/div>\n
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One of the attendee\u2019s, Matthew Anstis, warned the room about an attempted twist he had seen on this particular hack.\u00a0 Normally this fraud is targeted at transactions worth tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.\u00a0 In this twist, the payroll clerk received an email which looked to be from an employee.\u00a0 It apologized for the late notice and asked have their salary paid into a new bank account.\u00a0 The email was a fraud.\u00a0 This is extremely similar to a scam we warned about back in August.<\/a><\/div>\n
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Matthew’s example reinforced the message that technology is not your only safeguard.<\/strong>\u00a0 All business’ need to invest in ongoing security awareness programs for their employees and adhere to strict policy,\u00a0 any request to change bank accounts be confirmed by methods other than email.\u00a0 These are simple things that saved the day.<\/div>\n
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Feedback about the event has been extremely positive.\u00a0 A number of attendee\u2019s have asked for a repeat, seeing value in their colleagues attending.\u00a0 Kinetics is now planning to repeat this event on the 24th of October.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 If you would like to join us please contact your account manager or call us on: 09 571 1111.<\/div>\n
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After taking us though an abridged history of the internet, and an update on the current status of Internet crime,\u00a0 Bill explained some specific\u2019s around the types of hack taking place, the impact they can have on a business and what businesses can do to protect themselves.<\/div>\n
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The message was that layers of security are needed<\/strong>, as at any given time one may fail or be breached.\u00a0 Along with covering current protection measures, Bill also gave a brief glimpse of the next wave of attacks and the next level of protection. \u00a0In particular, Bill covered the common \u201cChange of bank account\u201d fraud.\u00a0 This is normally associated with invoice payments or settlements.<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\nOne of the attendee\u2019s, Matthew Anstis, warned the room about an attempted twist he had seen on this particular hack.\u00a0 Normally this fraud is targeted at transactions worth tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.\u00a0 In this twist, the payroll clerk received an email which looked to be from an employee.\u00a0 It apologized for the late notice and asked have their salary paid into a new bank account.\u00a0 The email was a fraud.\u00a0 This is extremely similar to a [wow_colorme]scam we warned about back in August.<\/a>[\/wow_colorme]<\/div>\n
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Matthew's example reinforced the message that technology is not your only safeguard.<\/strong>\u00a0 All business' need to invest in ongoing security awareness programs for their employees and adhere to strict policy,\u00a0 any request to change bank accounts be confirmed by methods other than email.\u00a0 These are simple things that saved the day.<\/div>\n
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Feedback about the event has been extremely positive.\u00a0 A number of attendee\u2019s have asked for a repeat, seeing value in their colleagues attending.\u00a0 Kinetics is now planning to repeat this event on the 24th of October.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 If you would like to join us please contact your account manager or call us on: 09 571 1111.<\/div>\n
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