Is Your Email an Open Door for Attackers?
Did you know that malware most commonly reaches your business through email? Attacks are becoming more sophisticated and your business could be at risk! A malware attack is much more than just a security risk, it can cost your business lost intellectual property, productivity, business reputation, time and money.
Malware is software created to cause damage to your system, but there are many different types and considerations when looking to protect your small business. What types of malware are threats to your small business?
Spyware – software that gathers information on a user or organization without their knowledge.
Trojan horses – malicious programs that trick victims into installing on their computer.
Phishing – an attempt to acquire sensitive information by posing as a trusted entity.
Worms – programs that replicate themselves to spread to other devices.
Ransomware – restricts access to system data, demanding ransom to remove the restriction.
Viruses – malware that replicate by inserting copies of themselves into other programs, files or hard drives.
Unprotected emails are wide open doors welcoming in attackers. Taking the right preventative measures will guard your business against the loss a malware attack brings.
Another way that organizations can build up their defenses is by using a private hosted cloud, from Vertilocity.
With Microsoft Office 365 from Vertilocity your IT defenses are secured with a variety of tools like robust antivirus protection, automatic patching and anti-spam filtering.
As attacks become more sophisticated, advanced security, privacy, encryption and anti-virus technologies from Office 365 can be your best defense.