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So, your email has been compromised. What now?

5 August 2026

We all rely heavily on email to communicate with clients, suppliers and contractors, but email is also one of the most common ways cyber criminals gain access to a business. Fooforce Managing Director Frances Russell identifies some common red flags and offers step-by-step guidance on what to do if your mailbox is compromised.

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DNS and domain registration essentials

9 July 2025

When we talk about digital assets, customer data, code or cloud infrastructure often come to mind. But one of the most critical – and overlooked – assets is your domain name system (DNS) and its registration. Lose control of these, and you risk losing email, web traffic, and credibility. Frances Russell from FooForce shares a practical guide to keep control firmly within your practice.

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Cyber threat targeting small business network devices

7 October 2024

ACA partner Fooforce has alerted us about a growing cyber threat emanating from China targetting home and small business network devices such as routers, firewalls, NAS devices and also devices such as cameras or printers connected to the network. Learn what to do to protect yourself and read the full advisory for detailed info.

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The dangers of phishing and what you can do about it

21 August 2024

Phishing scams are more sophisticated and dangerous than ever before and every practice is vulnerable to these deceptive attacks. Helping protect your business from these threats is critical. Fooforce Managing Director Frances Russell provides some timely information for ACA members on what’s new in 2024 and what you can do about it.

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Own your own security

8 November 2023

IT security is increasingly a critical part of your business plan. So, how do you own your own security and protect your business? Frances Russell from Fooforce provides valuable advice for ACA members on how to keep ahead of the cyber crooks and IP thieves.

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Six ways to protect your business online

26 June 2023

Australian businesses are increasingly falling prey to cybercriminals, losing hundreds of millions of dollars every year. When there is so much at stake, how are business leaders managing the ongoing threat and safeguarding future growth? Macquarie Business Banking provides some valuable tips.

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How to Protect your Data

30 September 2022

How worried should you be about the recent Optus data breach? Well, worried, but so should everyone be – Optus customer or not. Frances Russell from FooForce offers some valuable advice about data protection.

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