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Business Continuity

Microsoft 365 phishing is spreading through church organisations. Here’s how to spot it.

14 May 2026

Over the past week we’ve watched a phishing campaign tear through Sydney’s Christian church networks. It’s clever, it’s working, and your email filter won’t stop …

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AI

Securing your business in the AI Era

06 May 2026

Join Andrew Yager and Phil Meyer from Catalyst 345 as they talk about how to use the Microsoft Ecosystem to deliver Secure AI in your …

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Company News

CloudPBX not affected by 3CX Breach

31 Mar 2023

Yesterday (30th March 2023) it became public that 3CX’s Desktop Client had been compromised by a malicious piece of malware, resulting in ransomware being installed …

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Company News

Introducing Dark Web Monitoring

03 Jan 2023

How do you know if your details have been stolen? Are your passwords involved in a data breach? Real World’s new Dark Web Monitoring helps …

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Company News

Update on the Optus Data Breach and impact to Real World customers

10 Oct 2022

Some of our Mobile and Mobile Data plans are provided via Optus Wholesale, and these are sourced via an network aggregator we partner with. Following …

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Product Info

New Obligations for Carriage Service Providers

30 Sep 2022

On 5th July, Michelle Rowland signed two new instruments for Carriers and Eligible Carriage Service Providers following earlier consultation requiring a register of critical infrastructure …

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Company News

CyberSecurity training opportunities

26 May 2022

Cyber Security is a huge focus for many businesses, not for profit organisations, and individuals. Over the next two weeks the Real World team will …

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Product Info

DDOS Protection with Real World

12 Apr 2022

With an average attack to mitigation time of less than 15 seconds, we’re really proud of our DDOS protection solution. At the recent AusNOG conference …

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Company News

Proposed Instruments to enhance Security information obligations for carriers and eligible carriage service providers

30 Mar 2022

Recently the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communication sought consultation from industry regarding proposed changes to the Carrier License Conditions for carrier license …

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Information Security

How do you get started with Cyber Security?

02 Mar 2022

Cyber Security is a complex and often frustrating topic laden with complex technical terms and information. But for most organisations, Cyber Security starts with sensible, …

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Information Security

ACSC calls for heightened security posture

25 Feb 2022

As reports emerge of the Russian attack into Ukraine, the Australian Government has reminded organisations that an increase in global conflict also increases the rise …

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Company News

Become Cyber Secure with Real World

28 Apr 2021

We’re helping small business and charities improve their cyber and organisational security.

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