As the digital space grows, cybercrime continues to be the most worrying form of crime. A study revealed that 43 percent of cyberattacks target small and medium businesses. Unfortunately, only 14 percent of these businesses have measures to defend themselves.
Mount Holly, NJ- October 15, 2020- PICS ITech co-founder and CEO, Terry Rossi, has teamed up with 31 of the top leading IT professionals across the country in the release of the new book, On Thin Ice. Sharing their proven strategies to help prevent the imminent threat of cybercrime and protect your business.
If you’re planning on heading out of town – or to the local coffee shop to work –keep in mind these IT security smart tips for smartphones.
Protect your devices from thieves. All mobile devices should be passcode-protected and loaded with apps that will help you track and find them in case they get lost or stolen.
Hackers are targeting all businesses, all the time. With the evolution of cyber-crime, there is much more to worry about than pressing one bad link. Spoofing, pharming, and whaling are just a few of the ways cybercriminals are getting access to your business’s hard-earned data.
Just Don’t Click!
Phishing as it is known is the art of getting unsuspecting users to click on a link and either download a malicious piece of software or for them to divulge private information to the bad guys.
Even from your boss!
E-mails can seek information related to refunds, filing status, confirming personal information, ordering transcripts and verifying PIN information.
When you purchase a brand new computer do you expect it to contain a security threat right out of the box? Like many computer vendors, Lenovo includes software bundled in with their new machines. Often referred to as “bloatware,” this software is installed on the PC by the manufacturer for additional revenue.
