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According to recent reports, many companies were victims of cyber-crimes in 2017. Largely because of poor security measures that were taken by those corporations. 2018 has already proved to be much better than 2017, companies are investing more in security to protect their data and confidential information from hackers and other cyber threats. Get the right antivirus solution now at https://www.reasonsecurity.com/reason-for-businesses<br>
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KEYCONCEPTS Points ofDiscussion Introduction Identify thethreats Beware of cyber-crime Protect the importantdata
INTRODUCTION According to recent reports, many companies were victim to cyber-crimes in 2017.Largely because of poor security measures that were taken by thosecorporations. 2018 has already proved to be much better than 2017, companies are investing more in security to protect their data and confidential information from hackers and other cyber threats.
ONLINETHREATS Basic threats like unauthorized access to your computer should be tackled immediately before you suffer any loss ofinformation. There are three ways to identify the threats i.e., phishing, spyware and virus. Identify and deal with potential threats to your business before they causeharm.
WHAT ISPHISHING? Phishing is used incomputingtermstodenotethe actionofsendingsomeoneanemailmessagelying tothemthatitisan authentic letter from awell establishedfirm. Phishingattackstypicallyrelyonsocialnetworking techniquesincludingdirectmessagessentover socialnetworksandSMStextmessages.
HOW TO PREVENT FROM PHISHINGATTACKS? Install and update an effective firewall with the capability to scan both inbound andoutbound internet traffic as well as check the gateway for web content to establish whether it is legitimate website or not and block or give access toit.
WHAT ISSPYWARE? As the name implies, this is software that "spies" on your computer. It can capture information like web browsing history, e-mail messages, usernames and passwords, and credit cardinformation. If left unchecked, the software can transmit this data to another person's computer over theInternet.
HOW TO PREVENT FROM SPYWARE? In order to prevent from spyware attacks, make sure that you never accept free software from firms that you do not trust. Install both antivirus and anti-spyware and make certain to update them on regularbasis.
WHATISCOMPUTERVIRUS? Computer virus is a malicious program that self-replicates by copying itselfto another program. In other words, the computer virus spreads by itself into other executable code or documents. The purpose ofcreating a computer virus is to infect vulnerable systems, gain admin control and steal user sensitivedata.
HOWTOPREVENTFROM COMPUTERVIRUSES? There are too many popups on your computer. Your computer has becomesluggish. There is a new browser toolbar that you didn’t install. Your browser has a new homepage but you didn’t setit.
BEWAREOFCYBER-CRIME This will allow you to ensure that your corporation is covered at all times with the necessary strategies and plans. Always keep records of which information is attractive for criminals and which isnot. In addition to this, develop multiple strategies with proper risk assessments on a regular basis to ensure effective solutions should the needarise.
PROTECTTHE IMPORTANTDATA
SOFTWAREUPDATE Software companies often release updates that patch bugs and vulnerabilities when they are discovered. So, don’t put off software updates, especially on operating systems as itwill leave you susceptible to a data or privacybreach.
TAKEBACKUP Backups helps to protect important photos, documents, and other data not only from a technical malfunction but also from ransomware and other malicious hacking. Back up to an online service, external hard drive, or both, for the best dataprotection.
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