The biggest threat to business is the employee
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 05/01/2015 05:09 AM
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Are hackers the biggest threat to small business? Not really. The biggest threat is employees.
It is vital for small and mid-size business owners to discuss possible threats with their employees and share basic IT guidelines with them.
The three basic ways a business falls prey to scammers are spear phishing, social engineering and weak password. Failing to update software and using public WiFi networks are also ways scammers can get access to private info.
Phishing scams can take the path of a fake invoice that an employee will open and then click on a link that is supposed to open the invoice.
Social engineering can come in the form of a fake request on Facebook to reply to a link from a spoofed friend. The link takes you to a malware site.
Weak passwords are an easy way for hackers to get access to a small business network. To gain control of a system, hackers can enter common or weak passwords or simply look up hardware’s default administrative log in credentials.
Neglecting to update software is another gateway for hackers, leaving vulnerabilities and loopholes wide open for them to take advantage of. Similarly, connecting to public and open Wi-Fi connections while on a business trip is like sending hackers a personal invitation to snoop around your business.
Set up basic security guidelines for your employees, teach them about possible threats and make sure they understand how imperative their role plays in securing your business.
Source: Avast
It is vital for small and mid-size business owners to discuss possible threats with their employees and share basic IT guidelines with them.The three basic ways a business falls prey to scammers are spear phishing, social engineering and weak password. Failing to update software and using public WiFi networks are also ways scammers can get access to private info.
Phishing scams can take the path of a fake invoice that an employee will open and then click on a link that is supposed to open the invoice.
Social engineering can come in the form of a fake request on Facebook to reply to a link from a spoofed friend. The link takes you to a malware site.
Weak passwords are an easy way for hackers to get access to a small business network. To gain control of a system, hackers can enter common or weak passwords or simply look up hardware’s default administrative log in credentials.
Neglecting to update software is another gateway for hackers, leaving vulnerabilities and loopholes wide open for them to take advantage of. Similarly, connecting to public and open Wi-Fi connections while on a business trip is like sending hackers a personal invitation to snoop around your business.
Set up basic security guidelines for your employees, teach them about possible threats and make sure they understand how imperative their role plays in securing your business.
Source: Avast
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