There are many different ways for hackers to gain access to your private information these days and cybercriminals are everywhere!

Understand the different types of cybercrime

When it comes to cybercrime, there are a variety of different types of attacks that can be carried out. Here are some of the most common ones:

1. Ransomware: This is a type of malware that locks you out of your device or encrypts your files until you pay a ransom.

2. Phishing: This is when you receive a fake email or text message that appears to be from a legitimate company, but is actually from a hacker. The goal of phishing is to steal your personal information or infect your device with malware.

3. Social media scams: Scammers often use social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to try and steal your personal information or money.

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Use strong passwords and change them often

It's important to use strong passwords and to change them often in order to protect your business from cybercrime. If you use common passwords or don’t change them regularly, hackers will be able to easily gain access to your information. Here are some tips on how to create strong passwords:

1. Use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols in your passwords.
2. Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.
3. Avoid anything that a hacker may be able to guess from visiting your social media profiles, for example, your pet's name or your favourite football team!
4. We really shouldn't have to say this, but don't use 'Password'!

Install anti-virus software on all devices

It's important to install anti-virus software on all of your devices in order to protect them from hackers. Anti-virus software can help to detect and remove malware from your device, which will help to prevent your information from being stolen. Make sure that you keep your anti-virus software up to date so that it is always protecting you against the latest threats.

Backup your data regularly

Backing up your data regularly in order to protect it from being lost or stolen. If you have a recent backup of your data, you can restore it if it's ever compromised by a hacker. There are a variety of different ways that you can back up your data, including online backups and local backups.

Online backups are a great option because they are stored in the cloud. This means that your data is stored on a remote server and can be accessed from anywhere. Online backups are also typically automated, which means that your data will be backed up automatically on a regular basis.

There are many providers of data backup services, but SkyKick are one of the best in the business. Here at Yoozoom we are proud to be resellers as part of our IT support packages.

Monitor your network for suspicious activity

One of the best ways to protect your business from cybercrime is to monitor your network for suspicious activity. If you're aware of any strange or unusual activity, you can take steps to protect your information and prevent a hacker from gaining access to your systems.

There are a number of different things that you can do to monitor your network for suspicious activity, including:

1. Installing security software that can help to detect and prevent attacks.

2. Regularly review your logs and server data to look for any signs of unauthorised activity.

3. Using a firewall to help protect your network from intruders.

4. Set up alerts and Advanced Threat Detection so that you are notified immediately if there is any unusual activity on your network.

Be careful about what personal information you share online

It's important to be careful about what personal information you share online because cybercriminals can use it to try and access your business network. Don't give out any details that could help an attacker, such as your date of birth, the name of your pet or the make and model of your mobile phone. This information may seem harmless, but hackers will often use these types of details in order to gain access to secure accounts. By keeping this type of information private, you are helping to prevent a hacker from gaining access to your sensitive data.

Never underestimate your network security!

Thinking that cybercrime won't ever happen to you is the biggest mistake you can make. As the internet evolves and computer networks become even more advanced, network security is the most important factor for companies to consider. But there's no use upgrading your network security if your employees don't understand the dangers of cybercrime too. Make sure you clearly communicate the threat of cyber security with them and continue to update your teams on new threats as they emerge. Regular training sessions on network security and cyber threats can help with this.

Conclusion

It's important to stay up to date on the latest security threats so that you can protect your business from being hacked. Hackers are always coming up with new ways to gain access to your information, so it's important to be aware of the latest threats and take steps to protect yourself from them. Signing up to the Yoozoom Knowledge Hub is a good start - and it's completely free!

In addition to the two products mentioned above, Malwarebytes and SkyKick, our IT Support packages include provisions for Advanced Threat Detection and PC and mobile device management to ensure your business is as cyber-safe as possible.

To find out more about these packages, and the range of network security products we offer, Click Here, or contact one of our friendly team members today on 0113 887 8000.