Microsoft’s Windows has become a prime target for cyber criminals due to its massive dominance in the workplace. They want to gain access to your information, disrupt your business, or hold your data hostage.
Throughout the year, tens of millions of attempted malware attacks were discovered, with 95% of those threats aimed at Windows.
The vast majority of attacks fail, but those that do succeed can cause havoc for the businesses that are targeted. As a result, you must ensure that you are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard your company and its data.
- Hardware and software companies issue regular updates to address threats to Windows users, as well as security patches designed to address new risks. All of these should be installed as soon as possible.
- Your employees should be trained on how to identify cyber security threats and what to do if they suspect one.
- It’s also critical to have a strong resilience plan in place because it’s impossible to protect every business from 100% of all threats.
This should specify how your company should respond if it is the victim of a cyber attack and who should be notified to take action. Everyone in the company should have access to this document and be aware that reporting any potential attack as soon as possible is the best way to mitigate its impact.
If you have an IT service provider, they will be able to make the best recommendations to keep your business safe and secure, train your employees, and even monitor for potential threats before they become a problem.
This is something we do on a daily basis. So, if we can assist your company in becoming more resilient, please get in touch.
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