Ever since the upsurge in internet usage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, hackers have been having a field day. Criminals are starting to realize that people store things online that are just as valuable as what they keep in their houses. These things are often far less protected as well.
It’s nearly impossible to run a business in 2021 without keeping some business information online. With just how popular security breaches are becoming, it’s important to design a strategy now to protect and save your company data.
This article will walk you through a few ways you can safeguard data and protect your company information.
- Never Give Out Personal Information
Primitive hacking tactics — such as phishing — are still responsible for some of the worst security breaches out there. You might think that it’s obvious to not give out your personal information — but hackers have a way of manipulating people.
A hacker might pose as a legitimate company and ask you to update your password. If you use the same password for all of your accounts, they suddenly know how to break into all of your accounts.
- Use Password Best Practices
Check out this list of the most popular passwords out there. Is your password on them? If so, you might just be at risk for a serious data breach.
Once again, primitive hacking tactics are still dangerous. If you have one of these passwords, all a hacker needs to do is plug in all of the most popular passwords into your account before eventually getting it right.
- Educate Your Employees
You might not fall for any of these tactics — but would any of your employees? Is there someone older perhaps, who doesn’t quite know how the internet works?
Criminals are great at targeting the vulnerable. In this world where everyone is connected through instant messaging and the cloud, even the breach of the smallest employee can bring your whole company toppling down.
- Become Familiar With Malware
Often, hackers won’t do their dirty work themselves. Instead, they’ll design — or simply make use of — malware (malicious software).
Malware comes in many shapes and forms. Some of the simplest are crypto lockers and ransomware, which keep you from accessing your data unless you pay a certain amount of money.
- Use a Data Recovery Company
If you do suffer a data breach or even a data loss, all hope is not lost. Hire a data recovery company to get back crucial information you might have lost.
Don’t lose weeks of work, hire a Data Recovery company.
Your Business Information Is Important
In the 21st century, no one can blame you for keeping your business information online. However, the internet is a place full of criminals waiting to take advantage of your information.
Follow these steps and you’re more likely to keep your business safe.
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