Shutdown your computer when you do not need it
If your computer can be off out of hours, it means hackers can’t get into it. Hackers are most active out of your working/waking hours as that is when they can get away with things you are not likely to spot. Not everyone can leave their computer off out of hours and in these daysRead More
BTP Are closed for the Easter Public Holidays
We hope you stay safe and enjoy a few days doing whatever you do during this time. Easter is a time that means many different things to many different people. Celebrate it and create some great memories.Are your staff using safe password practices?
Please do not use the same password for all users across your company. Please do not hand your passwords out so that other staff can logon as you. Your password protects you, locks down your actions as you (And not someone acting as you) and having seperate passwords gives hackers less room to move. PleaseRead More
Server and equipment overheating?
Recently we have had a lot of heat. Too much heat. South Australia got hot, then hotter, then … hotter. Our BTP server room started to get warm and the Air Conditioner coped well with a few days but, once the building got warm, it was more difficult to keep the area cool. We monitoredRead More
Think before you click
We all need to follow that “6th” sense. The “gut” feeling. If something feels wrong, don’t click. In some cases (like in emails) even if nothing feels wrong, still be cautious. Manually typing and going to websites when you receive a link and making sure that this password reset, failed account, Paypal invoice, Amazon purchaseRead More
BTP are out Visiting clients in Victoria
This week we are in Victoria. Johnny and Gary are making their way around Victoria to catch up with clients and make sure they have everything they need.As of 22 Jan 2024, 26 Billion credentials leaked
BTP Recommends Trend Micro Products to reduce the chance your details are being stolen and also to search the darker parts of the internet to see if your details are easy to find. Your details can be used to trick yourselves and others via email, SMS and other scams, into giving out further details. ThisRead More