Entries by SecomTech

YOUR MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 EMAILS TARGETED BY HACKERS

Microsoft Office 365 software forms an integral part of any modern business, but due to its market dominance, particularly emails, it has become a preferred attack method for professional hackers. Microsoft is constantly updating their platform security and providing IT professionals with additional tools to combat the sophisticated attacks. How are the hackers accessing Microsoft […]

COULD MY CLUB REALLY BE A PROFESSIONAL HACKER’S TARGET?

Australia is recognised around the world as the “lucky country” because we are wealthy by international standards, so our businesses have become a growing target for hackers.  Experts at an international threat analysis company have ranked Australia as one of the most targeted countries at risk from devastating ransomware attacks.  Hotels, restaurants, and leisure services […]

YOU’RE TOO SMALL TO BE A HACKER’S TARGET, RIGHT?

Australia is recognised around the world as the “lucky country” because we are wealthy by international standards, so our businesses have become a growing target for hackers.  Experts at an international threat analysis company have ranked Australia as one of the most targeted countries at risk from devastating ransomware attacks.  Hotels, restaurants, and leisure services […]

NAVIGATING THE NEW LANDSCAPE: PLAYTRAX – A WORK TOOL FOR RGOS

The RGO Mandate: A Closer Look Effective from July 1, 2024, clubs and hotels in NSW with more than 20 gaming machines must appoint at least one RGO during operational hours. These officers are not mere observers; they are guardians of responsible gambling practices. With the introduction of the RGO role, the focus will change […]

NAVIGATING THE NEW LANDSCAPE: PLAYTRAX – A WORK TOOL FOR RGOS

The RGO Mandate: A Closer Look Effective from July 1, 2024, clubs and hotels in NSW with more than 20 gaming machines must appoint at least one RGO during operational hours. These officers are not mere observers; they are guardians of responsible gambling practices. With the introduction of the RGO role, the focus will change […]

AUSTRAC ANNOUNCES A FOCUS ON AML COMPLIANCE IN NSW CLUBS

In a recent Australian Financial Review article the new AUSTRAC Chief Executive, Brandan Thomas, confirmed his departments plan to “crackdown on the laundering of dirty money” and target “the estimated $70 billion fed into poker machines in NSW clubs each year”. “We’re having a look at the clubs sector in a much more focused way,” Mr […]

NAVIGATING THE NEW LANDSCAPE: PLAYTRAX – A WORK TOOL FOR RGOS

The RGO Mandate: A Closer Look Effective from July 1, 2024, clubs and hotels in NSW with more than 20 gaming machines must appoint at least one RGO during operational hours. These officers are not mere observers; they are guardians of responsible gambling practices. With the introduction of the RGO role, the focus will change […]

COULD MY CLUB REALLY BE A PROFESSIONAL HACKER’S TARGET?

Australia is recognised around the world as the “lucky country” because we are wealthy by international standards, so our businesses have become a growing target for hackers.  Experts at an international threat analysis company have ranked Australia as one of the most targeted countries at risk from devastating ransomware attacks.  Hotels, restaurants, and leisure services […]