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Useful thinking for leaders who need technology to serve the mission without quietly becoming a burden.

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Business.gov.au artwork reading How to spot a scam, with the Bud character using a laptop.

16 August 2026

How to spot a scam before your business pays for it

Scam messages are getting more convincing. Here are seven warning signs, a simple verification habit and the first steps to take if something has gone wrong.

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Three small business leaders reviewing a technology plan together at a table.

15 August 2026

What IT Services Does a Small Business Actually Need?

Seven IT functions every small business should account for, how support differs from managed IT, and the questions to ask before signing a contract.

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A padlock resting on a laptop keyboard with light trails in the background, representing cyber security training and awareness.

10 August 2026

Queensland's $11.5 million micro-credentials program: free cyber security, AI and procurement training for small business

A new $11.5 million Queensland Government investment funds free AI, cyber security and procurement micro-credentials for small and family businesses through the University of the Sunshine Coast. A separate, already-available free cyber security course runs through TAFE Queensland. Neither replaces a proper security review, but both are a genuinely useful, no-cost starting point.

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Can They Email As Me shown on a laptop, with an explanation of email spoofing and the roles of SPF, DKIM and DMARC.

9 August 2026

Can someone spoof email from my domain? Try our free domain check

Can They Email As Me? is a free, privacy-first domain spoofing check for Australian businesses, charities and community organisations — now available in preview.

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A laptop on a desk showing a WordPress dashboard notice reading

7 August 2026

WordPress just had a rough month: what every business and charity website owner should check now

WordPress shipped two security releases in as many weeks as AI-accelerated exploit discovery hit old vulnerabilities. If your site was set up years ago and hasn't been touched since, here's what to check and who to ask.

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A shield next to a checklist of personal cyber security habits — passphrases, MFA, verifying before you click, and updated software.

7 August 2026

10 practical ways to protect yourself from cyber attacks

A plain-English personal cyber security checklist — passphrases, password managers, MFA, verifying emails and calls, device security and what to do if your data's already been breached.

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A shield surrounded by five icons representing donor data, financial loss, compliance, public trust and operational continuity.

7 August 2026

The five cyber security risks every charity and NFP board should already know about

Charities and not-for-profits carry donor data, financial trust and service continuity on volunteer capacity and lean budgets. Here are the five risks that matter most, and a realistic response.

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Illustration of a school board connected to a shield, with frontier AI threats and ASD guidance shown on either side.

6 August 2026

School boards and the cyber storm: what ASD's frontier AI guidance means for education governance

Australian school boards hold some of the most sensitive data in the community — HR, finance and pastoral care records — yet cyber is rarely a standing board agenda item. ASD's new frontier AI guidance for directors is a practical prompt to change that.

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