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Stop
Malware Before It Destroys Your Data
5 Simple
Ways to Prevent Damage From Viruses and Spyware
#1. Install
Business Grade Anti-Virus Software
The proliferation of free anti-virus applications has
enticed many business owners to be penny wise and pound
foolish. These programs are lacking several areas of
protection vital to keeping a business network secure,
and licensing is usually restricted to non-commercial
use. We deploy only industrial strength protection
products for our Managed Service clients. They keep you
safe without slowing you down.
#2. Install
Real Time Anti-Spyware Protection
Over the last 12 months, spyware has grown from an
annoyance to the #1 threat to your data. It is critical
that business computers have real time protection
(sometimes referred to as active protection) against
spyware in addition to virus protection. Unfortunately
most real time anti-spyware products conflict with
anti-virus software. Our Managed Service clients receive
the benefit of our extensive testing, ensuring they
receive maximum protection and compatibility.
#3. Keep
Anti-Malware Software Updated & Running
Anti-virus and anti-spyware software must be updated
every few hours. We monitor each system on our Unlimited
Support Plan and push updates as soon as they are
available from the software vendor. We also monitor and
immediately restart your protection should it be turned
off by the user, system error or previously unknown
threat.
#4. Don’t
Click On Email Links Or Attachments
We cannot say this often enough and this is the #1
reason given when we receive a call complaining about a
possible infection. Links in a malicious email don’t
send you to the location promised. Instead they redirect
you to a malicious website. If you aren’t expecting an
email with an attachment, it is likely malicious even if
sent from a friend.
#5. Use A
Hardware Based Firewall Or UTM
Firewalls and Unified Threat Management (UTM) devices
are a must for every business network. They are the
first line of defense against viruses, spyware, spam and
hackers. UTMs can block access to known bad websites and
more.
For more ideas on protecting your network call us at
209-578-9739
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