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3 useful ways to prevent cyber attacks
As the internet permeates almost all elements of workplaces, the threat of cyber-attacks is higher than ever for businesses. Cyber crimes such as phishing, zero-day exploits, ransomware threats, and password attacks commonly drain companies of thousands, if not millions, of dollars year on year. Cyber threats keep evolving, so the security measures to prevent them must do so, too. Here are some proven ways to prevent cyber-attacks for businesses of all sizes: Updating software tools and systems Records have shown that cyber-attacks mostly happen because systems and software tools are not fully updated and ready for the latest threats. Cybercriminals can exploit weaknesses in software tools or other systems remotely when their cyber threat becomes more advanced than the security elements created to thwart it. To avoid this, companies must routinely update their databases, software tools, and other operational machines to keep threats like phishing and remote hacking at bay. Employee training Most employees need to be made aware of how to maintain a robust cybersecurity system for an organization, which can lead to many cyber attacks caused by human error. To combat this, employers should schedule training sessions to teach employees about the dos and don’ts of internet use.
