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< News GoAnywhere MFT: the duct tape in your IT Toolbox 11 Sept 2025 There are few modern inventions more versatile than duct tape. It can patch a leaky pipe, hold together a broken car bumper, or even fashion a makeshift wallet. GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) is to enterprise data workflows what duct tape is to the physical world: a versatile inclusion in your IT toolbox, which you’ll find useful in a pinch, and in all kinds of unexpected ways. GoAnywhere MFT quietly binds together the jagged edges of digital infrastructure. It secures, automates, and streamlines file transfers across disparate systems—whether you're dealing with legacy mainframes, cloud APIs, or finicky partner protocols. Reliable Under Pressure Duct tape earned its reputation by reliably working under pressure, across materials, without drama. GoAnywhere MFT operates in a similar spirit: it’s the IT team's go-to when compliance deadlines loom, when FTP scripts fail at 2 a.m., or when a new vendor insists on AS2 transfers with custom encryption. It may be not flashy, but it’s indispensable—quietly enforcing governance, logging every transaction, and adapting to whatever format the situation demands. Just as importantly, both duct tape and GoAnywhere MFT are trusted because they scale to the size of the problem. You can use a strip of duct tape to seal a lunchbox or wrap an entire canoe. Likewise, GoAnywhere can handle a single secure upload or orchestrate thousands of transfers across hybrid environments, all while maintaining audit trails and access controls. In a world of IT that’s increasingly complex and interconnected, having a tool on hand that’s both rugged and adaptable isn’t just useful—it’s essential. And that’s why so many IT departments choose to keep GoAnywhere MFT handy. Add GoAnywhere to your Toolbox At Generic Systems Australia we’re experts in helping Australian and NZ organisations take advantage of GoAnywhere MFT’s versatility. In fact, we’ve assisted businesses of all sizes to protect their customer data and secure their file transfers, keeping their operations running smoothly. If you have an hour to spare, we can easily demonstrate the power and ease of use of GoAnywhere’s many capabilities. Simply contact me and I’ll be happy to set up an obligation-free chat. Previous Next

< News Huge Average Cost of Data Breaches Revealed 22 Jan 2024 Cost of a Data Breach A$6.77 million! That was the average cost globally of a data breach in 2023, according to research by IBM. An all-time high, and a 15% increase over the last 3 years, the astonishing number was calculated through in-depth analysis of real-world data breaches experienced by 553 organisations globally – including 112 in the Asia and Pacific regions – in the 12 months prior to March 2023. Alarmingly, only a third of studied breaches were detected by an organisation's own security team. 27% were disclosed by an attacker, and the remainder came from customers, trading partners, law enforcement and other third parties. Nearly 40% of breaches were compounded by the loss of data across multiple environments including public cloud, private cloud, and on-prem. IBM recommended company security teams focus on where cyber criminals are most successful and concentrate their efforts on stopping them before they achieve their goals. This is where an investment in a Secure Managed File Transfer solution has a key role to play. The interception of ad hoc file transfers – for example, email attachments, FTP transfers and other ad hoc methods of moving data within your organisation and between its trading partners – is a key exposure. A Secure Managed File Transfer solution such as the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT addresses the many risks of these ad hoc approaches through a holistic approach and complementary array of security features. Authentication & Encryption Automatically encrypt files on disk using AES 256 encryption Use Domains to create multiple security zones. Filter connections with IP blacklists and whitelists (Global and User level). Block Brute-Force and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks with an automatic IP blacklist. Authenticate SFTP connections with passwords and/or SSH keys. Authenticate FTPS and HTTPS connections with passwords and/or SSL certificates. Ability to accept or reject files with certain extensions. Run services under non-standard port numbers. Create and manage SSL certificates, SSH keys, and Open PGP keys through integrated screens. User Access & Controls Authenticate users against LDAP, Active Directory (AD), IBM i profiles, RADIUS, RSA SecurID, Google Authenticator, Duo Security, and other IAM (Identity and Access Management) solutions. Define administrator user permissions for separation of duties. SAML support for single sign-on and dual factor authentication. Restrict users to specific home directories and subfolders. Specify folder level permissions (upload, download, delete, rename, etc.) by user and group. Restrict user logins to certain days-of-week or times-of-day. Set password policies and expiration intervals. Authorise selected services (e.g. FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS and AS2) to certain users and groups. Disable user accounts after maximum login attempts. Disable user accounts automatically after a period of inactivity. Receive instant notifications on login failures. Disable anonymous login. View the active sessions for logged-in users with the ability to terminate (kick) sessions. Auditing & Reporting Generate full audit trails of all user events and file activity with reporting. Generate reports of file transfer activity, user statistics, and completed jobs from within the console. Feed audit log messages to a central SYSLOG server. Full Compliance GoAnywhere MFT secures your sensitive files and transmits data using the latest security standards, keeping your data secure and compliant with regulations, frameworks, and standards, including: Australia’s Consumer Data Right. Singapore’s PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act). PCI DSS, the global data security standard adopted by payment card brands. The EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) The US’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) & HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act). The US’s FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) & NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Cybersecurity Framework. Canada’s PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act). California’s Consumer Privacy Act. “An ounce of prevention…” As the old saying goes: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. To avoid becoming one of the cybercrime victims IBM studies in 2024 😉 please do explore how the world’s leading Managed File Transfer solution, GoAnywhere MFT can bolster your organisation’s Cyberdefences. Our Business Manager, Bradley Copson ( bradley@gensys.com.au ), is always happy to have an obligation-free discussion , and can offer you a no-cost trial or Proof of Concept. Previous Next

SECURE YOUR CLOUD DATA Whether you are already moving select pieces of your business to the cloud, just starting the cloud conversation, or are considering establishing a hybrid environment, you're in good company. Organisations move to the cloud in some fashion for its flexibility, scalability, and faster deployment. However, there is still hesitancy in adapting cloud technology due to security concerns as well as compliance requirements, and a lack of visibility and control. A 2023 Cloud Security Report, which surveyed the challenges and priorities of more than 750 cybersecurity professionals, found that 39% of respondents already have more than half of their workloads in the cloud, and 58% planned to get to that level in the next 12–18 months. However, Cloud security continues to be a significant concern, with 95% of surveyed organisations concerned about their security posture in public cloud environments. In this article, we explore how a robust Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution can help protect your data transfers, in transit and at rest, without compromising the convenience or cost-effectiveness of moving your business to a cloud-based environment. Cloud File Transfers Most organisations oversee dozens (if not hundreds or thousands) of in-house file transfers a day. Whether it’s sending files to employees, transferring reports to trading partners, receiving data from third-party vendors, or collecting sensitive information from customers, it’s all part of the exchange of information that is regularly processed. Where do cloud-based file transfers fit in? Cloud infrastructure can give companies a lot of leeway. Some data can be managed in the cloud, or all of it can be — the choice is entirely up to you. Moving data to the cloud can be as simple as transferring files and folders to whatever storage platform you use with your provider. And with strong encryption and security policies in place, you can control who has access to that business-critical, sensitive data in the cloud. Data that’s been entrusted to the cloud is kept in physical servers and data centres managed by cloud computing services. Almost all file movement between a business, its employees, its trading partners, and its remote locations can happen through the cloud. Sensitive information can move quickly and efficiently between the business and wherever it’s stored (even on servers around the world), which gives organisations the ability to operate smoothly and access their data from anywhere. Because everything is stored off-site, local outages and user errors are minimised, bettering the chances that important, scheduled transfers will complete successfully. The Current State of Cloud D ata Security For cloud computing platforms like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, security of customer data is one of their highest priorities. They have a variety of resources in place to protect their clients’ privacy, but despite their best attempts, these measures don’t always stop data loss, compromised information, or unexpected cloud server outages. Cloud security is a two-way street. Researching each cloud provider’s cybersecurity methods and selecting the best one for your organisation is imperative — a positive step toward ensuring your data’s integrity. But it’s not the only step. IT teams are just as responsible for the security of their sensitive business data as the cloud platforms that hold it. Whether your organisation is thinking of deploying to the cloud or already has, you'll need to perform due diligence regarding your processes and policies. Start by asking questions like these: What are our top security considerations? How will our IT team processes change? What vulnerabilities have been introduced or addressed from moving to the cloud? Do we have points of failure that should be planned for? Are cloud file transfers properly encrypted to minimise risk of data breaches? Protecting Your File Transfers Many of these questions are subjective, of course. Each IT team is likely to answer them in different ways, based on your company policies and processes. But to achieve the best possible cloud security, don’t overlook the current state of your file transfers. Encryption is often the last line of defence between a malicious user or human error and sensitive information. If, however, data is properly secured with strong encryption protocols during transfers as well as when idle and sitting on a server, a cloud breach is far less likely to result in data exposure. For those who must comply with regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, GLBA, PCI DSS, and SOX, following encryption requirements in the cloud comes with extra benefits — as long as the keys for encrypted data are safe, breached information can’t be read, preventing hackers from selling or otherwise exploiting your or your customers sensitive data. File Transfers and the Cloud When moving your data between your network and the cloud, it’s considered best practice to always encrypt your files and protect your communication using secure network protocols like SFTP, FTPS, or SCP. Your files, databases, and even entire folders should be encrypted at rest, too, whether or not the cloud platform you’ve chosen already secures it. A common dated (and not recommended) approach to file transfers uses custom scripts created by internal programmers. The scripts often include commands for encryption, which may or may not be simple to modify, depending on your team's given skillset. While this file transfer process "can" work for a while, as it addresses basic company needs initially, as the number of file transfers rise, so does the difficulty of maintaining a homegrown solution. And that’s not including other possible roadblocks, like an inability to handle logging capabilities or alerts when a file transfer fails. Managed file transfer solutions provide organisations with helpful, robust features that enable them to grow with their data exchange requirements –– especially beneficial when moving to a cloud environment. GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer GoAnywhere MFT eliminates the need for homegrown scripts and multiple programs by streamlining the file transfer process. It can be installed in a cloud-based environment (single or multi) or on-premises via a variety of platforms, giving you full control of your deployment. Transfers can be scheduled and automated with custom workflows (projects), and data can be sent securely between systems, employees, customers, and trading partners. Meanwhile, administrators are given a single point of control with extensive security settings, audit trails, and reports, greatly reducing the possibility of user errors and oversights. GoAnywhere also provides high return on investment by reducing the time spent on manual labour, improving the quality of file transfers, making security more cost-effective, and helping organisations meet a variety of requirements including PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and FISMA. MFT Security and Encryption All file transfers are protected with popular encryption protocols, including SFTP, FTPS, FTP, SCP, AS2, HTTPS, Open PGP, and ZIP with AES. In the GoAnywhere MFT solution. A built-in key manager allows administrators to create, import, export, and manage Open PGP keys, SSH keys, and SSL certificates. And for those who must comply with FIPS 140-2, validated encryption ciphers can be enabled for SSL and SSH protocols. GoAnywhere offers connections to a variety of servers and guarantees file delivery by using connection retries and file auto-resume. Admins can monitor transfer success, review account activity, and authenticate user access from anywhere via GoAnywhere’s browser-based interface. Beyond basic encryption practices and features, GoAnywhere also addresses several business requirements for the cloud. GoAnywhere and Amazon EC2 For organisations that use AWS as their cloud provider, GoAnywhere MFT easily integrates with Amazon Elastic Cloud Computing (EC2). You can find, and quickly install, GoAnywhere MFT on Amazon's AWS Marketplace. You can use GoAnywhere’s secure FTP technology to protect sensitive file transfers with strong encryption technology and modern authentication methods. This creates encrypted tunnels between client and server systems and provides confidentiality and integrity to critical transmissions. Secure FTP also protects any user credentials that flow over the connection. Do you need to address high volumes of file transfers in your organisation? With GoAnywhere’s clustering technology, file transfers and other processes can be distributed across multiple Amazon EC2 instances for load balancing. And when an instance is taken offline, file transfers and jobs will be automatically routed to other installations in the cluster. GoAnywhere and Microsoft Azure For organisations that use Microsoft as their cloud provider, GoAnywhere integrates with Azure to provide IT teams with secure file transfers between all active parties. Installing and running GoAnywhere MFT on Azure is an effortless process, as everything you need is included, reducing the need for additional third-party solutions. You can install GoAnywhere on your choice of Azure-supported Windows or Linux operating systems, then set up your trading partner accounts and file transfer processes. GoAnywhere’s intuitive design and modular features allow you to be up and running on Azure quickly. If you want to scale GoAnywhere on Azure, file transfers and other processes can be distributed across multiple Azure VM instances for load balancing. Connections to a variety of databases including Microsoft SQL Server through GoAnywhere, and user accounts can be authenticated against Microsoft Active Directory to simplify user management for your file collaboration needs. Conclusion Organisations worldwide have already, or soon will be turning their focus to the cloud. Yes, security will continue to be an issue in all configurations of technology on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid situations. And moving to the cloud isn't without risk. To help prevent data loss, IT teams must do due diligence and take steps to protect their data — starting with their cloud file transfer process and solutions. Implementing a managed file transfer solution like GoAnywhere MFT enables businesses to control how their data is protected, in transit and at rest. Through strong encryption protocols, file monitoring, and integration with Amazon EC2 and Microsoft Azure, IT teams can rest assured that organisational and customer data is safe in a variety of environments without running outdated, unsecure expensive, time-consuming scripts and programs. Is it time to enhance the security of YOUR cloud data? If you’d like to discuss how GoAnywhere MFT can enhance the security of your organisation’s cloud data, please feel welcome to reach out to our Business Manager, Bradley Copson. He’s always happy to have an obligation-free discussion, explain how quickly and easily we can transition your organisation to the class-leading MFT solution, and offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfer. RESOURCES HOME

< News Record Quarter for Local Ransomware Attacks 13 May 2025 The first quarter of 2025 was the worst ever for ransomware attacks, with the highest-ever number of organisations named on data-leak sites. The Q1/25 surge was driven by major activity spikes from ransomware groups Cl0p, Medusa, and FunkSec. · Cl0p, who accounted for more than third of all successful attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-50623 and CVE-2024-55956) in Cleo managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, fuelling a 23% increase in overall ransomware activity between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. · Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group Medusa capitalised on the void left by disrupted ransomware gangs in late 2024, increasingly targeting critical infrastructure. · FunkSec utilised AI to develop malware which infiltrated 152 named victims this quarter. Australian Orgs Under Attack Australia ranked sixth among the most targeted nations for ransomware attacks in February. We were the 11th most affected country for data breaches last year, with 47 million Australian accounts exposed - an astonishing average of one breach per second . Since 2004, Australia has experienced 192.5 million breached accounts, the highest number in the Oceania region. More than 49 million unique Australian email addresses have been exposed, often alongside sensitive information such as passwords and contact details. Changed Ransomware Tactics According to Bitdefender, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting newly discovered vulnerabilities in internet-facing devices, rather than focusing on specific industries or businesses. Cybercriminals reportedly scan for new software vulnerabilities within hours of them being publicly disclosed. After accessing a targeted system, they then take time to manually infiltrate deeper, often delaying ransomware deployment by weeks or months. Protecting Your Organisation Holistic protection of your organisation’s valuable data requires both technology solutions and sound business practices. Layered defences, with integrated solutions that address encryption, threat protection, and data loss prevention, enable safe collaboration without risking malware, mishandled data, breaches and non-compliance. Given most breaches involve a human element, technology solutions need to be automated and easy for employees to use. Software needs to be able to manage: How access to data is granted; How access is authenticated; How access is tracked and controlled; and How access be speedily revoked, when needed. Layered Protection A standalone managed file transfer (MFT) solution – such as GoAnywhere MFT - is a great first layer of defence. It provides security for files at rest and in-transit. However, integrating Threat Protection as an additional layer enables you to take appropriate action when there’s PII in the data moving in and out of your organisation. Based on rules you predefine, our Advanced Threat Protection Bundle can mask, remove, or permit PII to be moved within your organisation and beyond, via a Secure ICAP Gateway. Benign Rule Adding granular rules-based controls to data handling is the killer feature of Advanced Threat Protection. For example, it enables you to: permit some specified individuals to transmit various categories of data, but not everyone; apply role-based access to your data; and audit who is sending what information. GoAnywhere’s encryption can be enhanced by limiting who can transfer data and what that data contains. The automatic detection and sanitisation of files removes some of the human factor risks so that employees can focus on their work instead of fussing with manual interventions. Augmenting technical solutions with employee training further reduces human factor risks. Local Help at the Ready At Generic Systems Australia , we are the Asia-Pacific region’s experts in deploying Managed File Transfer and Advanced Threat Protection. We’ve assisted dozens of organisations to protect their data and systems, while boosting their operational efficiency. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how simply we can transition you from your current approach. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in data transfer. Previous Next

< News Aussie cyber staff “world’s most stressed”: survey 9 Oct 2024 Aussie cyber security workers are the world’s most stressed, according to a survey by international tech professional association ISACA. For its State of Cybersecurity 2024 report, ISACA surveyed 1,868 cyber security professionals from 102 countries, including Australia. They found that Australian cyber security workers are feeling more stressed in their jobs than their counterparts in any other country. Overly Complex, Under Resourced Respondents attributed the rising stress to Australia’s “increasingly complex threat landscape” and “continual under-resourcing” of their cyber security departments and roles. They reported lower budgets, higher hiring and retention challenges, and a more significant lack of prioritisation of cyber security risks than their global peers. Nearly half of all respondents believed their company’s cyber security budget was inadequate, and only a third expected it to be increased in the year ahead. As a result, most said they didn’t feel ready to combat the growing risk of a cyber-attack on their organisation. Burnout In a further worrying sign for Australian businesses, many cyber security professionals said the stress of their role had become so significant that they were considering moving on from their current organisation. Of those who had already left, 60% cited “stress” as the primary reason. ISACA’s Director of Professional Practices and Innovation, Jon Brandt, urged Australian employers to better mitigate the stress of their cyber defenders. “Employers (should) explore ways to support staff before burnout and attrition occur,” he said. ISACA said the increasing complexity of cyber attacks required additional effort, energy and intelligence from cyber professionals. It characterised the need to stay ahead of new technologies and digital weapons as “all-consuming”, and this explained why cyber pros in Australia were feeling the effects of increased stress in their roles. Most Australian respondents said they expected a cyber attack on their organisation during the next year. However, only 32% had a high degree of confidence in their team’s ability to detect and respond to the attack. Cyber Stress Relief Companies can take some of the load off their beleaguered cyber security staff by adopting automated, proactive and layered cyber defences. The goal is an always-on system which automatically secures, stores and transfers data, repelling cyberthieves before they gain access to company systems. The foundation of such an approach is a technology called “Managed File Transfer” (MFT). Paired with secure content engines and secure digital rights management, MFT is an optimal way to prevent data theft and cyber breaches. An MFT solution such as the class-leading GoAnywhere MFT keeps your organisation’s valuable data safe - at rest, and in transit. Coupled with an Advanced Threat Protection Bundle, it enables organisations to safely collaborate without exposing their systems or team to the risks of malware. This automated defence system protects your organisation’s data in three key ways: 1. It prevents files containing malware from being received, by scanning all inbound files and automatically stripping out embedded malware, triggered executables, scripts, or macros. 2. It blocks sensitive data from being shared, by inspecting file contents and stopping protected data from being shared, based on policies you define. 3. It redacts sensitive information from files before they are transferred, detecting and/or removing geotags, document properties, email addresses, and other metadata from documents. Local Help Available As your company’s stressed cyber professionals are signalling, today’s interconnected business environment makes cyber attacks inevitable. However, foiling these attacks no longer requires draining manual cyber surveillance. At Generic Systems Australia , we’ve helped hundreds of business leaders and IT teams across the Asia-Pacific region rest easier, knowing that their valuable data is protected by the automated sentries of GoAnywhere with Advanced Threat Protection. We can do the same for you. It’s surprisingly affordable, and our Migration Services mean you can keep running your business without disruption as we you transition to a more secure approach. In fact, we’re so confident that the capabilities and business case for installing an MFT solution stack up that we’ll even offer you a zero-cost Proof of Concept. If you’d like to help take the load off your cyber security team, and explore how your organisation can automate its data transfer security, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free discussion. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in Secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

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< News Balancing Cyber Security with Frictionless Customer Experience 17 June 2025 Cyber thieves are stealing more from businesses than “just” data and money. They’re stealing customer trust. Research shows that customers are increasingly worried about how well companies are protecting their data. And those worries are hurting companies’ bottom lines. Fears Realised Nearly 2 in 5 customers have been the victim of two or more data breaches, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. A third of the victims of identity theft have experienced it within the past three years. Stuart Vaeth, SVP of strategic business development at Trua, said cyber theft incidents weaken customer trust and brand reputation. “The result can be lost business. It absolutely impacts the reputation of the service provider,” he said. “Obviously, it erodes trust. People may not come back to your site if your data has been breached.” Research by S&P Global Market Intelligence shows that more than three-quarters of customers are concerned about the risk of trying digital experiences or products that require sharing personal data online. This is a serious challenge for businesses who recognise that customer data is essential to providing personalised purchasing experiences. Cyber Security Integral to Customer Experience The safety of customer data is as much a customer experience issue as it is a cyber security one. Sheryl Kingstone, research director of customer experience and commerce at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said that a mistake many businesses make is to look at their customer data “in a silo”. “When we do take a look at things like what CISOs want or what privacy experts want versus what marketing and customer experience teams want, it becomes very complicated, because we need to mind the gaps,” Kingstone said. “There are trade-offs between compliance and the customer experience.” “Security compliance teams look at ensuring risk and compliance. CX leaders want to reduce customer friction points,” she said. Businesses need to balance customer experience with risk and compliance. Vaeth said that, while CX leaders generally aim for zero friction to prevent drop off, some friction can be beneficial. Collecting customer data directly or asking customers for verification can provide reassurance and need not impact drop off rates. Earning Customer Trust One way to earn customer trust and assure customers you take data protection seriously is to show them your credentials. For example, you can display them on your website and in marketing materials. Another way to demonstrate your “cybertrustworthiness” is to let your customers know when you’re investing in new technologies, improving processes and gaining certifications. It demonstrates you’re on a path of continual improvement that can differentiate you from your competitors. Protecting Customer Data Stepping up to the needs of customer data guardianship requires both technology solutions and sound business practices. Layered defences, with integrated solutions that address encryption, threat protection, and data loss prevention, enable safe collaboration without risking malware, mishandled data, breaches and non-compliance. Given most breaches involve a human element, technology solutions need to be automated and easy for employees to use. Software needs to be able to manage: How access to data is granted; How access is authenticated; How access is tracked and controlled; and How access can be speedily revoked, when needed. Layered Protection A standalone managed file transfer (MFT) solution – such as GoAnywhere MFT - is a great first layer of defence. It provides security for files at rest and in-transit. However, integrating Threat Protection as an additional layer enables you to take appropriate action when there’s customer data moving in and out of your organisation. Based on rules you predefine, Generic Systems Australia’s Advanced Threat Protection Bundle can mask, remove, or permit customer data to be moved within your organisation and beyond, via a Secure ICAP Gateway. On Hand to Help At Generic Systems Australia we’re the Asia-Pacific region’s experts in deploying Managed File Transfer and Advanced Threat Protection. We’ve assisted dozens of organisations to protect their customer data and secure their file transfers, while keeping their businesses running smoothly. If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to contact me . I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and explain how simply we can help you maintain your customers’ trust. Attribution: This article includes quotes from an interview originally published on cybersecuritydive.com . Previous Next

< News Protect Your Business from Phishy QR Codes 29 Aug 2025 It’s National Scams Awareness Week . But it’s always a good time to guard against one of the most common forms of phishing. Research by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) shows that scam QR Codes are becoming the attack vector of choice for cyber criminals attempting to infiltrate your organisation. Each day, millions of emails are sent containing QR Codes that link employees and consumers to bogus websites. Code for Criminals QR code attacks occur when a cyber thief creates a bogus QR code which “socially engineers” their intended victim to a phishing website. There they’re tricked into disclosing system credentials, making a false payment or purchase, or downloading malware. QR codes are an increasingly popular phishing tactic due to their crim-friendly features. Free QR Code generators make it inexpensive for cyber criminals to attempt phishing attacks. Free QR Code tend to have few resources dedicated to takedowns of legitimate service abuse and other malicious activity.   QR codes can be combined with URL shorteners to mask the true destination of URLs. Stop the Scams Our SFT Threat Protection Bundle enables your organisation’s email system to automatically detect and prevent phishing links and other malware from entering your organisation. Combining the layered strengths of GoAnywhere MFT and Clearswift, it means your team can receive and share information securely, without impairing their productivity. Seamlessly integrating managed file transfer with advanced threat protection and adaptive data loss prevention, SFT Threat Protection not only prevents malware from entering your organisation, but it also prevents employees from losing or mishandling data. For example, if an employee knowingly –– or unknowingly –– attempts to share any files containing malware, those files are sanitised by having the malicious elements automatically removed. It can also automatically detect and –– if you configure it to do so –– prevent employees from sharing sensitive information. Local Help on Hand Generic Systems Australia has decades of experience helping Australian and New Zealand organisations protect themselves against phishing and other cyber attacks by leveraging the power of the world’s leading MFT solution. Our Migration Service makes the transition even easier for organisations who prefer to use their resources building their businesses rather than improving their IT plumbing. If you’d like a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about how we could help you simply and affordably adopt an advanced MFT solution, please feel welcome to get in touch with us. At Generic Systems Australia, we’re your local experts in Secure Managed File Transfer. Previous Next

< News Boost Employee Productivity via Managed File Transfer 19 Feb 2025 76% of employees report that they spend 1-3 hours a day simply moving data from one place to another, according to research by Zapier. What if you could give your team that time back, to spend on more value-added tasks? You can - with Managed File Transfer (MFT). When Tools Become Time Sinks IT tools are designed to enhance employee collaboration and productivity. However, as businesses grow, they adopt many different IT tools, often with differing file formats. That opens up a black hole of time-wasting as employees are forced to translate and transfer files every time they want to share data across the organisation or with customers or suppliers. GoAnywhere MFT – the world’s leading MFT – automates this task. It gives employees back precious time to focus on more value-added tasks. GoAnywhere translates files to and from a variety of widely-used formats without cumbersome manual scripts. Its comprehensive ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) features enable data values to be mapped, formatted and modified between source and target files automatically. Even better, GoAnywhere's secure collaboration features make connecting and sharing between employees easier, faster and more secure – even when they’re mobile. It provides an intuitive browser-based web client for performing ad-hoc file transfers, enterprise file sync and sharing via GoDrive, and a handy mobile application for moving files quickly while on-the-go. Protected Productivity In addition to the productivity and efficiency benefits it offers, GoAnywhere MFT protects your organisation’s valuable data at rest, and in transit. Coupled with an Advanced Threat Protection Bundle , it enables organisations to safely collaborate while repelling the efforts of cybercriminals. This automated defense system protects your data in three important ways: 1. Prevents files containing malware from being shared. 2. Blocks sensitive data from being shared. 3. Redacts sensitive information from files before transfer. Time to Tame the Time Sink? If you’d like to discuss how GoAnywhere MFT could help boost your organisation’s productivity and bottom line, please feel welcome to get in touch with us for an obligation-free discussion. Previous Next

< News Battle “Breach Fatigue” with Managed File Transfer 16 Dec 2025 With the festive season fast approaching, many in business may be left feeling a little fatigued by what has been a hectic business year. But none more so than your beleaguered IT team. In 2025 they’ve been facing relentless waves of cyber-attack. From phishing campaigns to ransomware threats, they’ve needed to maintain constant vigilance to defend against the hordes of cyber criminals eager to steal your organisational data. In a phenomenon known as “Breach Fatigue”, a state of near exhaustion occurs when IT teams become desensitised to the sheer volume of alerts, warnings, and incidents they must manage daily. The consequences are serious: slower response times, overlooked vulnerabilities, and a creeping sense of burnout. Human Toll IT departments are inundated with hundreds of alerts each day, ranging from minor anomalies to potentially serious threats. Over time, the sheer volume of these notifications becomes mentally exhausting, making it increasingly difficult for teams to distinguish genuine risks from false positives. This operational overload not only slows response times but also raises the likelihood of critical signals being overlooked. As fatigue sets in, vigilance naturally declines. Teams may unconsciously lower their guard, treating new alerts as routine rather than recognising the urgency each one demands. This reduced attentiveness can allow real threats to slip through undetected, leaving systems exposed to breaches that could otherwise have been prevented with sharper focus. The constant exposure to high-stakes scenarios also takes a toll on morale. IT professionals working under relentless pressure often experience burnout, which can lead to disengagement or even resignation. When skilled staff leave, organisations face knowledge gaps and weakened defences, compounding the vulnerability created by Breach Fatigue. Financial Toll The financial consequences of this cycle are significant. A single overlooked breach can trigger costly downtime, regulatory fines, and lasting reputational damage. Breach Fatigue magnifies these risks by eroding the organisation’s defensive posture, turning what might have been a manageable incident into a major financial and operational setback. MFT Lightens the Load One way to alleviate Breach Fatigue is by reducing the number of potential breach vectors. Managed File Transfer (MFT) technology provides a secure, automated framework for moving sensitive data across systems, partners, and users. Unlike ad hoc file sharing methods — such as email attachments or unsecured FTP — MFT is designed with security and compliance at its core. MFT solutions encrypt files both in transit and at rest, ensuring that sensitive data cannot be intercepted or tampered with. This reduces the number of alerts IT teams must chase down related to insecure transfers. Instead of tracking multiple file-sharing platforms, IT staff gain a single dashboard to monitor transfers. This consolidation cuts down on noise and helps teams focus on genuine anomalies. By automating repetitive file transfer processes, MFT reduces human error — a common cause of breaches — and frees IT staff to focus on higher-value security work. MFT platforms often include built-in compliance features, such as audit trails and role-based access controls. This not only strengthens security but also reduces the stress of preparing for regulatory audits. Here to Help If you’re considering supporting your hard-working IT team with a Managed File Transfer solution, please feel welcome to get in touch . I’m always available for an obligation-free exploration of how MFT can help your business. I and my team have many years of experience helping companies big and small painlessly and affordably implement MFT solutions. At Generic Systems Australia , we’re your local experts in Managed File Transfer. Previous Next