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The digital revolution has created endless opportunities for small businesses with big ideas. Unfortunately, as with all the best things, this comes at a cost: vulnerability to online fraud. What can you do to make sure your business is safe from cyber attacks?<\/p>\n

Cyber crimes come in many forms. Ransomware<\/em>, for example, is a method of hacking your data and holding it hostage until you pay to get it back. There have been some high profile incidents<\/a> lately, so it pays to check your security now. Systematically backing up your files in multiple places can help make sure you\u2019re not left at the mercy of cyber attackers.<\/p>\n

Another common method of cyber fraud is phishing<\/em>. This is the act of sending fake emails that appear to come from a reliable source, in order to trick your employees into handing out valuable information like banking details. An astounding half of all attacks<\/a> hitting small businesses are phishing scams. Train your staff to spot and report suspicious emails and you can immediately reduce the threat your business faces.<\/p>\n

Our new infographic provides both technical and procedural methods to protect your business from online crime. It includes a flowchart that makes it easy to assess your security, even if you\u2019re not technologically-minded.<\/p>\n

Hackers in this globally connected world have endless ideas on how to compromise your business to make a few bucks. If you guard against cyber attacks thoroughly, you\u2019ll have an awful lot less reason to worry.<\/p>\n

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Hopefully, you’ll never have to endure a cyber attack, but if you do, a small business loan<\/a> can help you get back on track.<\/p>\n

Sources<\/strong>
\n1<\/sup> Symantec (2016). Global cyber security threats, trends and insights<\/a>. Symantec.com<\/strong>
\n2<\/sup> Federation of Small Businesses (2016). Small businesses bearing the brunt of cyber crime.<\/a> fsb.org<\/strong>
\n3<\/sup> Keeper Security (2016). The 2016 State of SMB Cybersecurity. <\/a>smallbiztrends.com<\/strong>
\n4<\/sup> Gillin, P. (2017). Two-Factor Authentication: A Little Goes a Long Way.<\/a> securityintelligence.com<\/strong>
\n5<\/sup> Nokia (2016). Nokia Threat Intelligence Report – 2H 2016. <\/a>pages.nokia.com<\/strong>
\n6 <\/sup>Symantec (2016). ISTR Special Report: Ransomware and Business 2016<\/a>. Symantec.com<\/strong>
\n7<\/sup> Mark Smith (2016). Huge rise in hack attacks as cyber-criminals target small businesses.<\/a> theguardian.com<\/strong>
\n8<\/sup> CSID (2016). State of Small Business Security. <\/a>csid.com<\/strong>
\n9<\/sup> Lindros, K (2017). A Small Business Guide to Computer Encryption.<\/a> businessnewsdaily.com<\/strong>
\nQuora (2017). How Similar Are WannaCry And Petya Ransomware?<\/a> forbes.com
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