In 2017, global losses from hacker activity reached about $1 trillion. This makes it clear that business owners need to train employees in proper information handling and basic cyber literacy.
Phishing
We've already covered this fraud type in this article.
It's fraudulent emails seeking personal information.
Employees should know not to click suspicious links or better yet, not open such messages. Report suspicious emails to security specialists or management.
Leave Installation to Professionals
Inexperienced users may accidentally install malware. At best, this causes endless browser ads; at worst - ransomware, trojans etc.
Update
Hackers and developers wage a hidden war: the former release products - the latter seek vulnerabilities for criminal use.
Developers aren't idle either - they fix flaws and release updates to prevent zero-day vulnerabilities (when hackers find flaws before fixes exist).
Many users have vulnerable programs. Automatic updates install patched versions where developers have fixed issues.
Antivirus
Employees must understand the importance of constant computer monitoring with antivirus software - this significantly boosts company resilience to cyberattacks. One infected external drive can introduce dangerous viruses.
Backups
Use automatic backups - they're excellent for security. Imagine the time needed to recover files lost to employee errors, hackers or hardware failures.
Automated backup solutions not only secure information but prevent file damage if hackers access your network.
Is Your Business Secure?
You trust employees, but as they say "trust but verify".
Rusbase and Kaspersky launched a digital literacy test. Take it here.