We all use the Internet regularly to communicate with colleagues, share vital information, and carry out our business duties. Think of trying to get through your workday without access to your e-mail, your documents, or your spreadsheets.
Nevertheless, that same Internet we depend upon is viewed by cyber criminals as a pathway into your company – one that allows them to locate and steal your valuable business, customer, and partner information.
More recently, cyber criminals are using the Internet to get into your computers, install malware that encrypts your data so you can’t access it, and hold your business information ransom. One of the latest of these so-called #ransomware attacks, dubbed #WannaCry, is currently making news around the world.
IMPORTANT WannaCry ransomware targets computers running unpatched versions of Microsoft Windows. To be safe from WannaCry ransomware, read Microsoft’s detailed instructions for protecting your computer.
It’s easy to get caught up in the media-incited panic of the WannaCry ransomware infection. However, there will be more attacks like this one in the future. Panic often leads to emotional rather than logical decisions—and that’s exactly what ransomware hackers want. Smart businesses that think strategically can do two things right now to protect themselves against all types of cyber attacks:
Here are 7 common-sense actions that you can take today that WILL NOT require a lot of additional spending. These actions have been recommended by the Department of Homeland Security and WILL increase the ability of your business to better defend against cyber-attacks:
In future blog posts, I will detail how these steps protect you.
In the meantime, contact solutions@amaxra.com for more information on how to better protect your business and ensure you are implementing essential best practices.