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Secure Your Business Now (Before It’s Too Late)

Secure Your Business Now (Before It’s Too Late)

New threats emerge each and every day, whether it’s the latest form of ransomware or a simple virus out to make your life miserable. That’s why it’s so important you take steps to protect your business. Here are the threats your business needs to watch out for, as well as what you can do to keep your organization safe.

Emerging Malware Trends

Curious what hackers are cooking up? Here are some of the latest trends we’ve observed.

  • AI-powered malware: Hackers are now using AI to beef up their attacks, making them smarter and more efficient. They learn from security measures and adjust attacks as needed.
  • Ransomware-as-a-Service: Forget carrying out a ransomware attack yourself; anyone with enough money can buy a campaign without having to lift a finger.
  • Zero-day attacks: If a hacker can find a security hole before the developers can fix it, they’ve discovered a zero-day vulnerability that they can then exploit with shocking certainty.
  • Fileless malware: Rather than downloading a file from an email attachment, malware that doesn’t require files can find its way onto your network, often through legitimate means.

How to Protect Your Business

To protect your business, consider following these guidelines:

Update Your Software

Keep your software up to date, or face the consequences. You never know when a hacker will choose to exploit a vulnerability, so take action to limit them on your network in general.

Implement Antivirus Software

We recommend an enterprise-grade, centralized antivirus for your business. All you have to do is ensure it stays updated with threat definitions, and it will pay for itself.

Train Your Employees

Your employees are your greatest security risk, so take action to mitigate the chances through training. Teach them what phishing messages look like and how to respond to them appropriately.

Back Up Your Data

When ransomware strikes, you have an option: pay up or back up (or restore your data backup). It’s better to back up your data than pay a hacker, so you don’t continue to fund further attacks.

Use Multi-Factor Authentication

If a hacker steals your password, you’ll be glad MFA is on your side. You will effectively have a secondary credential that makes it harder for hackers to get value from your password.

Don’t Let Hackers Walk All Over You

If hackers can take advantage of your business, they will. Don’t let them. Resist the urge to implement the bare minimum because of the belief you’re “not a target” and take security seriously. To learn more, call us today at (954) 739-4700.

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