Combat cybercrime before it's too late

AUSTRALIAN businesses are suffering a crime spree - and don't even know it.

A global survey by consultancy firm PwC shows 47 per cent of companies suffered "economic crime" in the past year, up from 40 per cent................

PwC also highlighted the rising threat of cybercrime, which was the second-highest form of crime in the survey.

Businesses and governments are increasing their reliance on cyber technologies such as cloud computing, online banking and social networks...............

In tandem, the rate of change for new technology is increasing and organisations are struggling to keep up with the risks of introducing and using new technology.About 30 per cent of organisations suffered from a form of cybercrime in the past year and most of them simply don't understand the need to protect themselves.................

The increasing prevalence and far reaching impact of cybercrime means it is no longer just an issue for the IT department alone................

The rising use of USBs to transport information is also a risk in that they may be exposed to networks that haven't been properly secured or has been specifically targeted..............

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