Fraud can appear in many forms, from fake documents to identify theft, which not only impacts you personally, but your business, too. While fraud is not limited to the online world, the risk can be reduced through secure cyber security.
In the past few years, it has been well documented that there has been an increase in businesses being targeted, with bank scams on the rise too. Indeed, businesses are constantly bombarded with phishing emails and calls from calculating criminals.
While your email may be smart enough to label phishing attempts as spam, some may still slip through the cracks and fall into your inbox. Criminals are constantly finding new ways to dupe unsuspecting victims through lookalike emails from banks. The best way to avoid falling for these tricks is to look for common red flags such as spelling errors, additional punctuation, and dodgy addresses.
By adopting strong cyber security measures and an understanding of the risks that your business faces, you can avoid falling victim to criminals looking to take advantage.
The best way that you can protect sensitive data is to store this information in a safe place. This can include password-protected files and even using a password manager. Small changes to how you handle your data can make all the difference when facing cyber threats.
At the NEBRC, we work to educate and inspire organisations to understand the importance of having strong cyber security. That’s why we offer a variety of services, including vulnerability assessments and security awareness training to help businesses manage risks to their network.
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