The Internet is an exciting place where you can have loads of fun but it can be wild and dangerous! As general users we only scratch the surface of the internet but it’s a highly complex environment that’s rife with opportunities for less-than-ethical individuals ready to take advantage of your business and information.

It’s easy to think, with the security software you’re already running that you don’t have to worry.  Unfortunately, that’s one of the ways these individuals cause businesses so much damage.

The Dangers

The methods they use are varied. For example they:

Create websites that are active for just a few hours to deliver malicious software and then replace them with different but dangerous websites.

Deliver viruses through temporary ‘poisoning’ of a legitimate website.

So What Can You Do About It?

Be careful about what you access on the internet.  Provide your staff with guidelines on acceptable use of the internet.

Think twice about great deals or prize selections sent via email.

Take advantage of new software on the market that is designed to help you cope with these new challenges.

A Solution To The Challenge

There is a whole host of software available that gives you powerful, easy-to-use internet protection that works efficiently and unobtrusively in the background. This lets you focus on running your business, not worrying about security.

Don’t let others cause problems to your business.

If you need any advice then please contact me at david@bluegrasscs.com

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