Imagine that your business has fallen victim to a cyber-attack. What would be the first indication that you have been compromised – when you find yourself locked out of your systems? Often by the time a hacker reveals themselves, much of the damage has already been done.

Aura Information Security have received a number of questions about Zoom video conferencing software for online meetings. With so many staff now working from home, these sorts of video conferencing tools have become essential to keep operating. But how do you know which one to trust?  

The pandemic has upended the way we work, collaborate and do business - this is unprecedented disruption. It's easy for good cyber security posture to slip when you're distracted and under pressure. 

When talking to our customers about the impact of cyber-crime on their business last year, many felt overwhelmed by the increasing volume of security alerts demanding immediate attention. 'Notification Fatigue' is a new trend occurring in small to medium sized businesses throughout New Zealand.

The start of a new year (and in this case a new decade) is a good time to reflect on what was achieved last year, and re-think habits, objectives and mindsets for achieving new goals.