It used to be a business needed a lock on its door and a CCTV camera to protect against criminals, now experts say they need to invest in security they cannot see.
Key points:
- A number of Australian businesses have been the target of attacks in recent weeks
- Cyber experts think it is “unlikely” attacks are connected
- Increase globally of attacks on medical research and hospitals amid COVID-19 pandemic
The humble keyboard has been used to wreak havoc on a handful of organisations recently and cyber experts are warning the number of victims will continue to rise.
BlueScope and MyBudget are the latest to confirm they have been subjected to a cyber attack, following Toll Group and Services New South Wales being hit.
At this stage, there are no clear links between the attacks, but ransomware appears to be a common theme.
As the name suggests, attackers steal data and lock it up so victims cannot access it, or attackers prevent a person from using a computer unless they pay a ransom.
Tom Uren, a cyber expert at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said attacks using ransomware are happening more often