Email Hijack Pt2: Insights into cybersecurity and business protection following a security breach

Email Hijack Survival Guide: Expert Advice on Safeguarding Your Business from Cyber Threats! In this episode of Techcess, I'm here to introduce part two of our two-part series on email hijacking and its impact on businesses.  Part one of our story followed a character named David who made a very alarming discovery when a supplier contacted him over an unpaid bill... Ensure you listen to that part of our gripping tale of cybercrime and its consequences before listening to this part. What you'll learn from listening to this episode of Techcess *The importance of email security and the reluctance of businesses to admit breaches *The benefits of preventative security measures and the value of making informed choices *Balancing security and usability in implementing security measures *Recommendations for specific security measures and the importance of having an expert's guidance *Transparency around the potential impact of excessive security measures on staff attitudes *A summary of the actions taken to address the hacking incident *The need for a layered security approach and the unpredictability of cyberattacks *The importance of multi-factor authentication *The challenges faced by busy business owners and the increased priority of cybersecurity *The prediction that someone we know will be compromised in the future "Email Hijack" book! This episode is the second part of a two-part series that delves into the m3 Networks book "Email Hijack," which addresses the alarming issue of hackers infiltrating email accounts to steal from business bank accounts.  I'm Mark Riddell. And as the host of the show, it's my hope that every business, including yours, the Techcess listener's, is aware of the constant threat of attack from hackers that you face.  It's also my aim to raise awareness about this issue and provide listeners with information on how to protect themselves and their businesses. Timestamped Summary: 00:02:19 Deleted email forwarder, reported address, set up scanner and full audit trail to diagnose hacking attempts.  00:03:59 Blend the right layers for secure emails. 00:06:27 Why busy business owners need to focus and prioritise cybersecurity. Book a free chat with Mark! The giveaway guide! Have you checked out our episode offering a complete guide to buying IT services in 2023 yet? It comes with a free downloadable buyer's guide. Check it out here. Want to get more 'Techcess' in your business? Get more valuable technology insights from m3's blog pages, here. Mark Riddell's technology podcast "Techcess" is an m3 Networks production. Mark and the team have created this podcast to help you and their clients understand how technology can help them in their industry and business, including helping them with cyber security solutions. To find out more about Mark Riddell and the rest of the m3 team, visit them here and follow them on Linkedin. If you want to get in touch about technology or cyber security, just address an email directly at Mark here. He'll be very happy to hear from you. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy this episode, make sure you follow the podcast via your favourite app. Fancy giving the Techcess technology podcast a review and rating? Click here - https://www.techcesspodcast.com    Techcess is a podcast from m3 Networks