Stop Guessing About Cyber Attacks – Here's the Reality

Discover why 95% of cyber breaches start with email clicks, not hackers – and how Perth businesses can stop them. Learn simple Microsoft 365 Conditional Access setup with MFA, Intune, and report-only mode for secure access without downtime. Get our expert fix now.

Garry BloomGarry Bloom · Founder & Senior IT Manager
19 January 2026
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Most cyber attacks on Perth businesses start with a simple email click, not fancy hackers.

What most don't realize: 95% of breaches involve human error like phishing or weak MFA—yet many firms still skip basic checks. After supporting dozens of local businesses, we see this every week: one overlooked setting leads to downtime costing thousands.

The Real Problem

Phishing emails trick even smart teams into clicking links or sharing credentials. Weak MFA setups let attackers bypass security entirely. Without proper controls, a single mistake exposes emails, files, and customer data.

The Authority Insight

Conditional Access in Microsoft 365 changes everything – it checks user, device, and location before granting access. Most businesses miss this: policies should start in "report-only" mode to test safely, then go live with MFA, compliant devices, and legacy auth blocks.

Simple Fix for Perth Businesses

Enable Conditional Access via the Microsoft Entra admin center: target all users (exclude break-glass accounts), require MFA and compliant devices via Intune. Pair with team training on phishing alerts. Deploy in phases – baseline policies first for admins and all cloud apps.

Worth checking your setup today. Happy to give Perth businesses a quick second opinion.

Click here to get your free security score card now or call "9325 1196" and speak with Amir.

Garry Bloom
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Garry Bloom
Founder & Senior IT Manager · 25+ years in IT

Garry founded Computer Mechanics — the business behind IT Support Perth — in 1997. With more than 25 years in IT management and support across internal and external service environments, he leads the team's technical direction and its cybersecurity and managed-IT strategy for Perth businesses.

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Garry Bloom
19 January 2026
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