Keeping data and information secure is one of the biggest problems businesses face. Cybercrime is a big issue for many because of the amount of personal data they hold regarding their customers. No amount of security can guarantee 100% that they will not be hacked, but here are a few things that can help to reduce the risks.
Start with Emails
There are some very simple steps that can be taken to help reduce the risks of being hacked. Educate your employees not to open emails unless they are from trusted sources and to never click on a link in an email. Hackers are very clever. If they have seen from your data that perhaps an electronic parts search is carried out, they will make sure the phishing email they send is related in some way. Don’t be fooled – delete any suspicious emails without even opening them.
Start with Emails
Passwords
Most people are used to making passwords, but unfortunately, far too many of us use words or dates that are simple to remember. In fact, research has shown that the most common one used is ‘Password’.
Your passwords need to be changed on a regular basis and should be complex rather than simple. This will make them much harder for a hacker to work out, although they will often have a software program that does it for them. But, even these can be b ..
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