Don't Let Your Business Get Compromised By Using Threat Detection Software

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If you own a business, you have to understand that it can become compromised. This could be accidental or it could be malicious. No matter the reason, it can be detrimental to your business if this happens. Fortunately, threat detection software can protect you. Below are some types of threats you may have.

Phishing Attack

Phishing is a person attempting to steal sensitive information from your network, such as usernames, passwords, banking information, and credit card details.

In many cases, phishing scams are sending out fraudulent emails that appear to come from a legitimate source, such as your ISP (internet service provider), bank, university, etc. In most cases, these messages contain a link that will direct you to a spoofed website. Once you arrive on this website, it tries to get you to enter in private information, such as your credit card number and passphrase. The perpetrator will then use this information to steal your information.

For example, you might get an email from what looks like your bank, telling you that there has been fraudulent activity on your account.  The email will ask you to click on a link so you can verify your information.

Virus

A computer virus is a piece of software that, once installed on your computer, will spread throughout your network, infecting all computers. In many cases, a virus will attempt to corrupt, steal, or even delete data that is on the computer. In some case, it can wipe out an entire hard drive.

You can get a virus and not even know it until it is too late. Your employees may receive an email with an attachment. If they click on the attachment, the virus is installed. Just like with phishing, the email will look like it comes from a legitimate source.

Rootkit

A rootkit is a set of applications that hides inside your computer. It can also hide within a virus or spyware that may be installed on the computer. A rootkit enables someone to have administrator-level access to a computer network or a computer that would not otherwise be allowed, such as an unauthorized user.  Once the person gains access, they can change log files, attack any computer on the network, and alter or delete files.

You can get a rootkit on your computer in different ways. One way is through an email attachment, or the rootkit may come from a website. For example, when browsing a website, a message may pop up stating a special plugin needs to be installed to view the website correctly. If the plugin is installed the rootkit is also installed on the computer.

The best way to prevent any of this from happening is by using threat detection software. This software can detect threats that your antivirus and malware software may miss. Once detected, it will stop the threat immediately so your computer network is not compromised in any way. Contact a computer services company such as Stealthbits today to purchase and install this software to keep your files and personal information safe.


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