Long Island Managed IT Company, Server Bays, Shares 4 Reasons All Businesses Should Beware of Cyber Attacks
PATCHOGUE, N.Y., June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Your business relies on secure technology to function. Whether simply accessing your files, or dealing with sensitive personal information, it is imperative that your tech is protected against cyber threats. In the case of a cyber attack, the damage can be much more than a simple annoyance, as Long Island Managed IT Company Server Bays explains, damaged reputations and lost funds are at risk.
Put a company cyber-security policy into place effective immediately, and make sure to partner with an expert IT company, otherwise you will be at risk of:
Stolen Usernames and Passwords. Your documents and accounts may be password protected, but if a cyber-criminal acquires access to that information, they will be granted access to whatever information is stored within your password protected items. Are you using the same password for multiple programs and accounts? If so, the hacker can now test your password on a number of sites and gain access. Ensure all employees at your company are creating strong, unique passwords that cannot be easily predicted and are not used across multiple locations. A quality MSP can assist your business in the creation of an effective cybersecurity policy.
Stolen Payment Information. The most common way cyber-criminals access payment information is through phishing scams, typically those which ask you to verify your account on a site or update your payment information. Once your payment information is stolen hackers can go on to make any number of unauthorized purchases, or unfortunately, sell your payment information to other cyber-criminals. Ask your IT company what security measures they have put in place to protect your business against phishing scams.
Lost Sensitive Client or Employee Files. When a ransomware attack occurs, businesses are at risk of never again gaining access to their stolen information. Without regular data backups, that information can be held for exorbitant ransoms, and who is to say the hacker will even give your files back once you've paid? Be sure that you will never risk losing access to your critical employee and client files by enlisting a quality IT firm to perform regular data backups of all of your files.
Sold Information. When sensitive information including credit card numbers, social security numbers, email addresses and more is stolen, that information is at risk of being distributed even further and sold to other cyber-criminals on the dark web, once that information is sold, even if you are able to track down the original hacker, your information will still already have been handed off to yet another cyber-criminal.
Cyber attacks are an ever-present threat in our modern digital landscape but partnering with a top-notch MSP can help to prevent the frustration, wasted time, and lost revenue involved in a cyber attack. By working with IT experts to put security measures in place, backup data regularly, and create a company cybersecurity policy, you will be able to rest a little easier knowing that you are in good hands.
About Server Bays:
Founded in 2014, Server Bays LLC, is Long Island's fastest growing managed service firm. Server Bays LLC provides companies with cost effective custom technology solutions. To date, they have helped several clients achieve a better return on investment. Founder Ryan Yannelli and Vice President Anthony Milazzo bring energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to IT solutions, and their company has quickly earned a 5-star rating.
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