Cyber Wardens Releases Cybercrime Guide to Protect Small Businesses
COSBOA’s Cyber Wardens program is warning businesses to be vigilant about scams and other cybercrime over the Christmas period.
The Council of Small Business Organizations Australia’s Cyber Warden initiative has released a Christmas guide to help small businesses protect themselves against cyber threats over the festive period.
The guide – Arrange the corridors with cybersecurity – details easy steps to follow to secure digital assets for business owners and their employees.
The Christmas period is typically marked by an increase in scams involving fake invoices, refund requests and customer complaints, all of which are becoming harder to spot thanks to the growing use of generative AI in content creation fraudulent.
The costs of such attacks are increasing. According to the latest figures from the Australian Signals Directorate, the average cost of a cyber attack on a small business is now more than $49,000.
Luke Achterstraat, CEO of COSBOA, said the new guide is an important tool to keep small businesses safe this year.
“It’s no secret that small businesses have struggled this year, and owners should be able to approach the holidays with a sense of positivity and hope, without fear of a cyberattack,” said said Achterstraat in a statement.
“But the reality is that cybercriminals know that small businesses are juggling holiday orders, staff schedules and last-minute tasks, so they are ramping up their efforts, hoping to surprise you. Cybercriminals are becoming more savvy and tactical, and it’s essential that every small business takes steps to solidify their strategy. [its] online defenses. The Cyber Wardens program is free and easy to follow, and the introductory course only takes 10 minutes.
You can find the Arrange the corridors with cybersecurity guide here.
