Axus Technologies can help protect your business from these top cyber security threats.
The holiday season is upon us. From November to January, the season is rift with numerous celebrations per month. As everyone enjoys the feasting and gift-giving, businesses need to heighten their vigilance. The holiday season and the trend toward working from home often give rise to cyber attacks. To be prepared this season and the next, let Axus Technologies help you address the measures to take against these top cyber security threats.
Phishing
A phishing attack is a cyber attack that poses as an offer. For example, it could be an email, text message, website, or even a phone call saying the receiver has won a prize. When the receiver opens that link or follows through with the fraud, they give information such as credit card, login, or ID information unknowingly. With that information, the hacker takes money from them. The best way to guard against these kinds of offers is to know the signs and never open the link. Some software provides anti-phishing capabilities to alert businesses of suspicious links.
Ransomware
Ransomware has been around since 1989, but has since developed and focused on businesses rather than individuals. Because businesses have greater capital than the average citizen, they make a “better” target. Similar to phishing attacks, ransomware can enter your business network through an Internet ad or a suspicious email, although it can enter through any weak point in the system. After it invisibly takes your vital data, the hacker demands a ransom for your captive data. Axus Technologies can provide apt IT solutions to protect against this threat.
IoT Attack
Another weak point in today’s business IT networks is its Internet of Things. IoT includes any technology that connects to your business network. Many businesses are reaping the benefits of the IoT to develop their functionality and efficiency. However, one should make sure that security measures are in place and up to date at all times.
Internal Attack
Unfortunately, attacks on the network can come from inside as well, debilitating the company long-term. While it could be the work of a malicious or upset employee, it is more likely to be an employee’s careless mistake, which harkens back to the risks of phishing attacks and ransomware. As more people are working from home, it can be more difficult to prevent attacks from happening. However, businesses can train employees to know the signs and install appropriate software to defend against attackers.
Security Gap
It pays to cover all sections of your business network evenly. If one point in the security is weak, all points are weak, no matter how updated or upgraded they are. Contact Axus Technologies to get expert advice and solutions to prevent all cyber security threats.
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