A hacker is defined as a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data. This can include spam, spyware and computer viruses to name a few. So how can you and your employees protect your company data from a hacker? Here are a few tips to stay secure.
- Make sure your antivirus and anti-spyware software is up to date. This will help protect your computers and network from attacks through websites and suspicious email links.
- Install firewall software on all client computers. Firewalls are very good at blocking Trojan Horse viruses that can connect back to the internet and transfer files off your computer.
- Keep your software and operating system up to date, make sure to install all necessary security patches. Hackers are constantly coming up with new ways to target vulnerabilities. Software companies have to work equally as hard to identify those weaknesses and create patches to fix them. By not updating your software you are leaving those vulnerabilities open for hackers to exploit.
- Install an email spam filter if your email software does not have effective blocking functionality. A common way for hackers to gain access is through phishing scam emails. These emails usually include a false link intended to capture your password or install malware on your system. Spam filters identify these emails and disable the links to protect users.
Not sure if your business is following these tips? Contact us today for a free Network Health Audit. We can identify any security weaknesses or concerns and put you on the path to protecting your company data.
