- Weak Passwords. Everyone knows you need to have a strong password, yet “password” is still the #1 password used by computer users. For maximum security, your password should contain numbers and letters, both upper and lowercase combined.
- Lack of Education. Most viruses and spyware are invited by the user. If you want to prevent employees from downloading viruses, educate them on what new viruses are circulating and about common scams, so they don’t inadvertently let hackers into your network.
- Lack of Maintenance. No software Is perfect, which means security loopholes will be exploited by hackers the minute they are discovered. That’s why it’s critical to keep your security patches up to date.
- Plug and Surf. Computers are NOT designed “ready to go” out of the box. Before a phone line, Ethernet cable or wireless card is anywhere near a new computer, security needs to be configured. This should include virus protection and a firewall at the very minimum.
- Do It Yourself. Setting up a network. applying proper security measures and downloading and installing software can be tricky. Large companies have IT departments.Small business owners should also ask for advice or even hire help. I t’s worth the extra cost.
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