Want to talk to everyone today about a growing threat and is becoming an attractive way for criminals to steal information, money or disrupt business and that is: Cyber Security – Cybercrime in Australia.
As the internet becomes easier to access, and we share and collect more information and data online, you to need to ensure security measures are in place.
What is Cyber Security?
Cyber security is about protecting your technology and information from accidental or illicit access, corruption, theft or damage. Cyber Security is an ongoing journey in your business and needs to be part of your daily processes.
Types of cyber threats to your business:
Cyber criminals look for information and data on your business, employees and customers. They develop a number of ways to exploit weaknesses in your business such as:
- theft or unauthorised access of hardware, computers and mobile devices
- infect computers with viruses and malware
- attach your technology or website
- attack third party systems
- spam you with emails containing viruses
- gain access to information through your employees
More information on the types of cyber threats that could harm your business – go to: https://www.business.gov.au/Info/Run/Cyber-Security/Identify-cyber-threats-to-your-business
Xero, along with its partners take the threat very seriously – and so should you. With the ATO’s recent announcement about tighter security requirements for tax sensitive data, Xero are making the ‘Two-step Authentication” (2SA) mandatory across its platform as from 01 March 2018. 2SA creates an additional layer of security – so don’t wait until 01 March – take steps to put your 2SA in place for your Xero Account today!
These two links will show you how – just a simple process to give you peace of mind and help keep your business safe from cyber threats:
https://help.xero.com/au/MyXero_TwoStepAuthentication
https://help.xero.com/AU/MyXero_Two-Step_About
Remember, you can set an option to use one code for 30 days
MY TIP: – Never use your email platform to send your Sales Invoices always send your created Sales Invoices via Xero as your email platform can be the most prone to cyber-attack.
Kind regards, Maureen Millar Accountant Ready Books
