An online business could be easily destroyed with one security breach only. Personal information of clients and the business could be stolen and used for illegal purposes. This will instill fear and mistrust from customers which will naturally drive them away.The following are security measures that every online business owner should follow:
• Limited use of gadgets for password protected applications and software – as much as possible, access your reports and secured transactions in two or three gadgets only. This will help you track down security breach faster and limit access.
• Random password is a must – if you’re still using your favorite pet’s name as your password, change it. It doesn’t even matter if you use special characters to increase security. Create a totally unique password that doesn’t mean anything at all. Remembering them could be difficult but only write them on paper instead in your desktop.
• When in doubt, keep it out – although free or trial software could be very tempting since it might increase productivity and fun with your gadget, they might contain spyware or keystroke loggers to record everything that you do online. If you have a spare computer, use another computer for fun and games and leave your business laptop alone.
• Lookout for free Wifi – unfortunately, free wifi zones can’t be easily trusted anymore since they might contain spyware to monitor your activities. Be sure you connect only to those you trust or use your mobile phone network for more secured connection.
The following recommendations may sound harsh for your personal enjoinment online but they are implemented to ensure that you continue enjoying and improving your business.
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