- Weak Passwords.You know you need to have a stronger password, yet “password†is still the #1 password used by computer users. For maximum security, your password should contain numbers and letters, both upper and lowercase combined.
- Lack of Education. Most viruses and spyware are invited by the user; therefore, if you want to make sure your employees don’t download viruses, take the time to educate them on what new viruses are circulating and about common scams.
- Lack of Maintenance. No software is perfect, which means security loop holes will be exploited by hackers the minute they are discovered. That’s why it’s critical to keep your security patches up to date.
- Plug and Surf. Computers are NOT designed “ready to go†out of the box. Before a phone line, ethernet cable or wireless card is anywhere near a new computer, certain security needs to be installed and/or configured. Ideally, this should include virus protection, multiple spyware scanners and a program that runs in the background to prevent malicious software from ever being installed.
- Do It Yourself. Setting up a network, applying proper security measures and downloading and installing software can be tricky. Large companies have IT departments. Small business owners should also ask for advice or even hire help. It’s worth the extra cost.
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According to legend, what did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
a-Witches, b- Leprechauns, c-An SUV, d-Snakes
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In a 1980 April Fools’ Day hoax, the BBC reported that the iconic Big Ben will undergo a drastic transformation. What was the transformation?
a) Becoming a Swiss watch
b) Double the size of the clock
c) Go digital
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