However, what these folks do not understand, who are not compelled to use it, is their data is at risk from these zero day exploits, and the Cryptoware infections that come with them.
Computer Security
IRS Security 6 Taxes
The IRS has a common sense approach to security good for all business not just for tax preparers. Be cautious of VPN. If a computer is infected with a virus, it will ride down the tunnel as well and infect the network.
Full Desktop Encryption
My customers thought is “the building is secure.” The building maybe secure but what about the cleaning staff. They have unfettered access all night long with no one watching them most of the time.
Do I have a Firewall?
But, what about the security of that connection. Is it really secure and why do computers get infected with malware? Isn’t that modem thing my internet provider gave me supposed to keep malware stuff out of my computer.
How do I protect my computer from viruses?
I get this question a lot, and it is not just one thing that will keep the computer safe, but it is a combination of best practices, a good firewall, and AV software.
Is it ok if I just backup my files up to USB Drive?
If I copy my files to a thumb drive isn’t that good enough. I hear this a lot and the answer is a yes and no.