Age of IoT: Are You Safe?
Is Your Business Safe from Hackers?
Today, a "smart" device sits somewhere in almost every home or business, whether a Wi-Fi camera or smart-assistant like Alexa, Siri, etc. These devices are always connected to the internet. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the
danger these devices can pose.
Gone the Day Hackers Infecting Computers with Viruses
Hackers no longer want to infect your computer. They want to infiltrate and hijack your computer for ransom. Once the hacker gets a hold of your computer, they scramble your data. They then demand that you pay the ransom to unscramble it. No law enforcement can help you because most of these bad actors are usually from the other side of the world. It is generally too late once they get a hold of your data.
What They Don't Know Won't Hurt Them?
Most businesses that get attacked don't usually publicize it because it's embarrassing and shows a lack of competence. They typically pay the ransom and hope not to get attacked again.
Too Small of a Target? Think Again
Many think that their business is too small of a target. Hackers do not care what size of business you have. They deploy bots that indiscriminately scan for any weaknesses on millions of devices in seconds. One must take the necessary steps to prevent such an attack.
Steps to Safe Guard your Computer Equipment
- Secure all your devices with good passwords (see Simple Password Tips)
- Only buy your equipment from reputable brands or do some research before committing
- Make sure that the software/firmware on your smart devices are up-to-date
- Have a good Wi-Fi router (See Importance of Good Wi-Fi Router)
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