The ​optimism bias is essentially a mistaken belief that our chances of experiencing negative events are lower and our chances of experiencing positive events are higher than those of our peers, even when the physical evidence clearly suggests otherwise.

So, in terms of your perception of cybersecurity, optimism bias can lead you to believe that your website is more secure or less likely to be attacked than it actually is.

Your website is already under attack – in fact, over 60 times every day and counting. So, it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” they’ll get through. This grim but inescapable reality of technology in the 21^st century is one that comes with serious consequences. Research shows that 60% of small businesses hit by a malware attack will be out of business within six months*.

So, backing up your site regularly and keeping it malware free by applying all relevant updates are two ways to minimise your chances of becoming another statistic.

If you think your website is safely backed up by your hosting provider, think again!

We all understand how important having a back-up of your website is. Ironically, even the people who don’t maintain a current back-up still know how important it is!  

Trying to handle your own website maintenance is like trying to fix your own car. Easy when all you had to do was change the oil and spark plugs. But, today, you’re better off leaving it to the specialists. The same applies to your website - particularly when it comes to dealing with malware!

Cyber criminals don't discriminate, so stop wondering if you'll be attacked, that's already happening. What we need to do is prevent them from getting through and damaging your business!

Did you know that your business is more likely to experience a data breach or cyber attack than you are to get the flu? According to WebMD, less than 10% of the population gets the flu each year. Compare this to:

67% of businesses report being victims of cyber attacks, according to a Ponemon Institute study.

Over half of businesses have experienced data breaches in the past 12 months.

“Companies must put cybersecurity and privacy at the forefront of business strategy to win their customers’ hearts” - PwC, Consumer Intelligence Report

While it’s critical to enhance your customer’s experience by getting your site to perform better, consumers are becoming more acutely aware of the risks associated with the internet.

Roughly 90 percent of all the hacked content management systems (CMSs) Sucuri investigated and helped fix in 2018 were WordPress sites. In a distant second, third, and fourth came Magento (4.6 percent), Joomla (4.3 percent), and Drupal (3.7 percent), according to a report the company published yesterday.

WordPress maintenance is one of those topics that tend to divide people into two groups: some people stand behind such services wholeheartedly, while others get all “I can take care of own my site!” about it.

So, what gives? Does hiring a WordPress maintenance company really make sense? And if so, for whom… just developers working on client sites, or maybe people running their own sites too?

Why do you take your car to a mechanic? Why do you insure your home and business? Because you want your assets professionally maintained in tip top condition and you want to know you’re covered if anything does go wrong. You know you're better off leaving it to the specialists. The same applies to your website.

Your website is an investment in your business, not a cost! It’s a critical part of your brand, it generates leads, customers and revenue (or at least it should). It’s often the first channel through which customers, suppliers, potential new staff and partners will find you and engage with you. It’s fundamental to your ongoing success and you want peace of mind that it’ll be up and available for your audience 24/7 without problems, without interruptions, and looking fantastic!

Ransomware, ransomware, ransomware...

Ransomware takes centre stage again this month as one Cybercrime monitoring group warns the Ransomware epidemic could become the ‘largest crime wave in modern history.’ Source

The Ransomware model only works if individuals or businesses don’t have backups of their data. If everyone had effective backups, no-one would have to pay ransoms and the Ransomware business would not exist. DNG Technology offers a simple, secure and cost effective Cloud backup service. Take a look at DNG StoreSafe.

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Locky on the Rampage...

No, this isn't a post about a monster of the deep in Scotland, although that would be pretty exciting.  This is far more sinister.

It's being widely reported across IT security sites that the latest Ransomware out of Russia is highly active, with around 3 million incidents already reported and no sign of it slowing down.  At present, Australia hasn't been specifically targeted but it's only a matter of time before this happens.

(UPDATE: 15-03-16. Locky is now being distrubuted in Australia. It's attached to a faked email from Australia Post. Do not open any attachment in emails from Australia Post. Australia Post have stated they will never send an email asking the recipient to open attachments.)

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Here at SA Underpinning, we choose the original system of underpinning where excavation of holes takes place around 1.2 metres below the existing footing. We then pour concrete to create a base and use heavy duty jacks, resting on the concrete, to lift the foundation. Depending on how far the structure has sagged, in most cases it is possible to completely close cracks that are 10-20mm wide.

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