The Internet Security Breakdown
Published on 21 December 16
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Across England and Wales in 2016, roughly 1 in 10 of us were targeted by hackers. Most people who lack an understanding of the technical side of IT often don’t know there is anything wrong, at least until they check the state of their finances. Be it credit card numbers, passwords, technical designs and even (potentially) Presidential elections, often nothing is spared from being plundered.
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Even big corporations who can afford top of the range defences suffer breaches. Global statistics estimate that hacking last year wiped around $4 million off each individual big business, and whilst they are the most appetising targets, no-one is too small to escape a possible attack.
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There are ways though to defend against these threats. Naturally, take care on what sites you click on and avoid going anywhere near suspicious looking emails and their attachments. Do your research and acquire the best anti-virus software you can, as this is not an area you want to under-invest in.
Being a small business owner is rarely a walk in the park. There’s an endless outpouring of costs, non-stop emails and phone calls, and mountains of paperwork to take care of.
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However, there’s a far more severe threat to your business, and it’s far less obvious than the traditional issues that come with running a company. Hidden online, there’s a staggering volume of viruses, malware and other malicious programmes that are specifically designed to steal your personal data and cash. See the infographic which captures real-time data on the subject of internet security.
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https://cheekymunkey.co.uk/internet-security-2017/
Cybercrime is more prevalent now than ever before. See this infographic for real-time data on a whole range of online misdemeanours.
Overall, it would be dishonest to say small companies have nothing to fear from hackers. They can do tremendous damage, and make off with their prizes without leaving the slightest trace. Whilst your level of cyber security can never be 100%, you’re from defenceless . Take extra care to read up around the issue, and spend where you need to for that extra piece of mind.
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