Security

If you are a Yahoo user, you have been hacked. Period...end of story.

You've Been Hacked - You are at a bigger risk than you think.
According to research by the CyberEdge Group, 79% of businesses were hacked in 2016. Most internet users can only answer less than 50% of the questions correctly on a basic knowledge quiz about cybersecurity issues and concepts. Chances are that your agency falls into these 2 statistics unless you are using good business quality technology practices and training your users on how to stay safe online. Find out how to not become a statistic.

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How many of you have a “free” email address provided by your internet provider? Usually this means that you have an email address that ends in yahoo.com, sbcglobal.net, cox.net, comcast.net, pldi.net, etc…

That "Free" email account you are using could cost you everything you have.

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1. Don’t open emails from people that you don’t know.
2. Don’t open attachments unless you know you are expecting a file from the person who sent the email.
3. Use a spam filter.
4. Use an email scanner.
5. Use a good Anti-Virus program.
6. Don’t accept resumes or other files from people you don’t know via email.
7. Use a paid email account instead of an ad supported email account like most Internet Service Providers give you for free.
8. Use a good password for your email account.

Why & How Does Identity Theft Happen? When people think of identity theft, they picture their wallet getting stolen and someone using their driver’s license and credit cards. However, with the Internet becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives, identify theft has moved online and into our computers and smart phones.

Security Needs Layers
•Outside
•Inside
•Technology
•Processes
•People

Download the PDF of our presentation about multi-layered approach to securing your business.

The Onion Approach to Business Security.pdf

The best defense against spyware and other unwanted software is to not download it in the first place.

Here are a few tips that can help you avoid downloading software that you don't want:

Computers are becoming a necessary thing for most people. We use computers everyday for work and play. Many of American households have one or more of the following devices; computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone, or smart TV. We use these devices for working, social networking, email, banking, e-commerce and entertainment. This increased use of connected devices has led to an increase in computer threats such as viruses, phishing scams, adware, scareware, spam, and lots of other unwanted activity.

Here are a few tips to help keep you safe: