A Life of Cyber Crime
Cyber crime is one of the fastest growing criminal crimes on the planet! It’s estimated that organised gangs of cyber criminals from about 25 different countries specifically target the UK.
Cyber crime covers a wide range of illegal activity from financial scams, computer hacking, virus attacks and many more!
Smarter Technologies have put together how you and your organisation can help prevent an attack! The aftermath of cyber crime can be devastating the recent cyber attacks on major company Talk Talk have brought to light how easy it is for a major company to have its website hacked. Never mind how easy it can be for criminals to target a vulnerable small company.
Preventing Cyber Crime Tips:
Use strong passwords to prevent Cyber crime:
Use separate ID/passwords combinations for different accounts and avoid writing them down. Change them on a regular basis combining both letters , numbers and special characters. And make sure all employees do the same by setting a reminder on employee computers.
Avoid scams:
Don’t reply to emails which ask you to verify your information or confirm your user ID or password. Don’t click on a link or file of an unknown origin.
Protect your data:
Use encryption for your most sensitive files such as financial records and make regular back ups.
Secure your computers:
Enable firewalls they block connections from suspicious traffic and make sure to use anti-virus software preventing viruses from infecting your computer. To find out more about Anti- Virus software at Smarter Technologies click here. You can also take the AVG Small Business IT Security health check by clicking on to the following link http://ow.ly/WWJI8
Secure wireless networks:
Wi-Fi (Wireless) Networks are vulnerable to intrusion if they are not properly secured. Make sure to review and modify default settings. Public Wi-Fi such as hot spots may also be vulnerable.
To find out more information how Smarter Technologies can protect your business specifically give us a call on 0845 319 4887* or for any other IT Support & Services visit our website here.
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