Cyber Security

Cyber Security

The term “Cyber Security” was coined in 1988, as a result of the first registered virus, the  “ Mors Worm” .

The worm caused many computers to slow down, almost to the point they became unusable.

Facts:

Today’s viruses mostly target business websites and servers, however credit cards transaction became one of the strongest and the most demanded target in the retail environment.

Today’s viruses and data bridges have also became more advanced and sophisticated. Several organizations proved the fact, that the cyber space is not safe.

Why should everyone be worried?

Cyber Crime cost the global economy over 400 billion USD a year! Over 3,000 companies had their entire business compromised by cyber criminals in 2013. Virus attacks are not directed towards any one business, they send these virus’ out in bunches in hopes in getting in to any business they can.

It is important to always stay protected because even if the business isn’t a household name doesn’t mean it wont be targeted. Information like social security numbers, credit cards linked to the business’, and even confidential files for patients or customers who have sensitive information on file are all at risk.

What are businesses doing wrong?

Networks. It isn’t as easy as putting a anti-virus on all the workstations around the office.

The main weak point that gets infiltrated is the network of the company. 90% of companies worldwide recognize that they are insufficiently prepared to protect themselves! 90%!

 

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How do these cyber criminals keep breaking regular defenses?

With every new innovation comes opportunity for hacking. When centralized cloud storage was introduced it allowed criminals easy access to lots of data by just breaking into one system.

We work everyday to provide the best security possible in this technologically evolving world.

Recovery

In the event that data gets breached or the network gets disabled by an outside source, it is extremely important to have some security measures in place. In the event of a cyber attack, if the network was properly prepared, everything can be recovered and the only thing lost would be some time.

These things happen more often than one may imagine, and it is why we strongly urge our customers to upgrade and be protected!

Here are some simple, but very crucial procedures to stay secure:

Computers and Server :

  1. Think of you’re posting on Social Media ( confidential personal information)
  2. Make sure to change default passwords on all devices and programs ( especially wearable’s : fitness band, smart watches etc.)

Notes: Make sure  that you are not using simple passwords as: 1234.4321, password, etc.

The Guideline:  lower case, upper case, symbol, number

  1. Use multi-factor authentication – if available ( second password  – dual factor verification )
  2. Make sure the Anti-Virus is installed and up-to-date
  3. Launch patches and updates suggested by the manufacture ( in most cases those are created as improvements of the security)

Mobile Devices:

 

  1. PIN protect your phone!
  2. Use Biometrics – if available
  3. Limit the App interaction between other apps on your device – limit the cloud interaction to minimal exposure
  4. Turn ON the “Device Locator”  ( Allows tracking of lost devices )
  5. Use secure system manager (located in you mobile device settings) to improve security of each app individually.

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