October 2022

support@dpcomputing.com.au
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Hi *|FNAME|*,

Welcome to October - Cyber Security Awareness Month. The overarching theme for 2022 is ‘Have you been hacked?'. Cyber Security Awareness Month is a reminder for all Australian individuals to stay secure online and practice good cyber hygiene. To find out more, we will be posting tips each Monday during October to our social media accounts. Alternatively check out the Australian Cyber Security Centre's website or contact us for a no obligation security audit.

This leads up to the recent Optus hack. Personally, I wouldn't want to be Optus or in their IT department now as everyone is screaming and wanting details. The problem is that in the initial stages you don't know what is going on and you are busy trying to figure out what is happening, what has been comprised and then seeing how to plug the hole.They then need to assess the damage and inform the public with the correct information.

At the moment (and this changes daily or even hourly) there is a lot of so called "facts" flying around and we need to wait and see when Optus come out with the full details of what has been compromised. In the meantime I suggest you:

• change any Optus account passwords you have.
• change any other accounts you have that use that same password.
• look out for any suspicious activity on all your online accounts.
• request a credit check - for details see this government website.
• implement 2FA on all your accounts - see 5 Ways to Protect Your Online Account.
• be wary of any emails, phone calls etc purporting to be from Optus (especially if they are asking for money, requesting personal details or want to access your computer).

Remember the saying in the IT industry - "It is not if I will get breached, it is when". So take precautions now before it is too late.

For more information relating to the Optus breach or if you have any security concerns please contact us or check out our blog article on What to Do If Your Data Is Included in a Leak

If you would like to catch up to discuss your IT needs or just for a chat, please let me know via phone (0412 973 503) or email (david@dpcomputing.com.au).

Cheers,
David Perkovic - david@dpcomputing.com.au

Last month we have been busy right across Adelaide and Sydney. Some of the work we have been doing includes:

• Bevin had a great view while doing some jobs in the Adelaide CBD.
• Staff attended a IT expo and seminars at the Adelaide Convention Centre. We all had a great time and learnt a lot of things new things ranging from hardware and software right through to security and networking.
• Paul has had a few trips around the lovely Fleurieu Peninsula.
• David and Sam had a lovely evening at the EOS Hotel learning about the latest in cloud trends and products.

Bevin has this great view while doing some work in the Adelaide CBD.

Check out our latest blog articles below. We also have more blog articles and eBooks available on our website at:

Blog - http://dpcomputing.com.au/blog/

eBooks - http://dpcomputing.com.au/blog/category/ebook/

We share several easy ways to reduce work stress, improve productivity, and enjoy greater peace of mind when working from the office or home.

Check out some of these ways in our latest blog article - Easy IT Upgrades For Your Staff.

Discover time and money-saving tips that will help you get the most out of your Microsoft 365 subscription.

Click here to find out more.

We debunk the myth that small businesses aren’t attacked by hackers as often as larger ones.

Check out our latest blog article to find out why companies with fewer than 100 employees are being hit 3x more and what you should do to reduce your risk.

If you are not patching & updating your systems regularly, you could be susceptible to a data breach. Learn about the biggest vulnerabilities hackers are feasting on right now in our latest blog article.

Our Partners - SA Technology Collective

DP Computing are part of the SA Technology Collective.

The SA Technology Collective are a small group of experienced professionals based in Adelaide, South Australia who have joined together to provide a total digital solution for business. We are passionate about supporting and enabling business owners to solve many of the challenges they face using digital technology in this rapidly evolving field.

If you are looking at improving your website or social media presence, contact David and we will put you in touch with one of our partners.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook pages and here for when our next social drinks will be on.

The greatest gift anyone can give us is a referral to your business colleagues. Referrals help us keep costs down so we can pass the savings to our clients. I personally promise we will look after your colleagues business with a high level of care and attention (just like we do with all our clients).

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