Synergy IT Group has acquired Smart Solutions IT Services (SSIT), a trusted local provider that has supported small businesses in the Shire for more than twenty years. With around 70 per cent of...
It’s June. Which means upgrading your IT setup makes financial sense and takes away stress. If you're a business owner, operations manager or just the person who hears, “This laptop’s too slow!”...
Windows 10 has been a reliable part of many businesses for years. But on 14 October 2025, Microsoft will stop supporting it. This means no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. The...
The hospitality industry is evolving fast, and many businesses struggle to keep up. Efficiency and profitability now depend on how well operators integrate and leverage technology. But with new...
Gone are the days when securing transport meant just locks and security cameras. The industry faces a new reality where digital threats are just as real as physical ones. With transport now...
In boardrooms and offices worldwide, there's a sense of excitement about AI tools that can write emails, analyse data, and even create images in seconds. Among these innovations, Microsoft's Copilot...
In today's digital world, we constantly face security decisions - from cookie notifications to password updates. While these prompts have become part of our daily online experience, their importance...
As we approach the year's biggest shopping events, businesses face many cybersecurity challenges. With Australians projected to spend over $6.36 billion during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday...
Cyber attacks have become an ever-present danger for businesses, regardless of size. New data reveals a 24% surge in cyber crimes across Australia within the past year, with an attack reported every...
Despite the growing awareness of cybercriminals and their ever-changing methods, scam incidents are not decreasing. In 2022, Australians were hit hard, losing a massive $3 billion to scammers—enough...
We’ve been saying it for years, but digital security is crucial in every part of a business, not just IT. Security skills have grown from being “nice to have” to becoming a mandatory asset for...
Search engines like Google have become our go-to resource for information, products, and services. But what if these trusted tools were manipulated to lead us into cyber traps? SEO poisoning, short...
Cybercriminals love tax time and know just how to exploit the surge in financial activity and communication with government agencies. New research from the Commonwealth Bank shows that almost one...
Remote work offers employees greater flexibility and work-life balance, but it can also up the ante when it comes to cybersecurity threats to an organisation. Remote workers, often accessing...
Imagine waking up one day to find that your bank account has been drained, your email has been hacked, and your entire life has been turned upside down. Many have the ‘it will never happen to me’...
In today's online world, cybersecurity is a big deal for businesses of all sizes. The threat is very real, and it’s not just for large companies with a lot to lose. Small business owners need to...
Have you seen the videos of Obama calling Trump a “total dipsh*t”, Mark Zuckerberg saying he has “total control of billions of people’s stolen data”, or Taylor Swift in a compromising position? If...
The 7 Layers of Cybersecurity...and what that means for SMBs Cybercrime is on the rise, and business owners are paying the price. According to recent statistics published by the Australian Signals...
You’ve Been Hacked! Who’s Responsible? Well, the onus of cybersecurity doesn’t rest on the shoulders of IT providers, as many think. The buck stops with you, the business owner. No New South Wales...
THE NEW PRIVACY LAWS EVERY SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS TO KNOW October is Cybersecurity Month, a time when awareness about cyber threats takes centre stage. This year coincides with a significant change in...
Do you use tools like MYOB, Xero and Hubspot to keep your business humming? Make sure you don’t let your own cybersecurity weaknesses result in operational downtime, loss of brand and potentially...
Your biggest security risk, how to ensure your systems are secure and the remote risk. Here at Synergy IT, new clients often come to us after they’ve experienced a cyberattack. Suddenly, the need...
Don’t let a ransomware attack ruin your business Ransomware has become one of the most common and damaging forms of cyberattacks in recent years, affecting individuals, large and small businesses,...
Meet Synergy Secure Internet: Enterprise-Level Security for SMBs We’re facing a tidal wave of cyber threats in today's digital age. The internet has opened up a world of possibilities for doing...