| When I log onto the computer for the first time each | | | | wi-fi hot zones there is a lot of business being done on |
| day I have a security feature that tells me if there are | | | | the go. However, in a wi-fi hot zone the signal for your |
| issues that need to be addressed. The issue could be | | | | computer (and its contents) is not sent via a protected |
| something as small as downloading a new update or | | | | line, but by radio waves. These waves can be much |
| performing a routine scan. The system can even alert | | | | easier to intercept and used to a hacker's advantage. |
| me if an attack on my system has been launched and | | | | A VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection can help |
| then prevents it. | | | | secure your on-the-go business correspondence and |
| Every business needs security. For brick and mortar | | | | transactions. |
| stores that typically means either a security guard and | | | | Many motels and hotels provide free Internet |
| or motion sensing alarms. For online business it means | | | | connections (usually wi-fi) so be careful using this as |
| software solutions that eliminate spyware, adware and | | | | well. Interestingly there are some motels that provide |
| multiple viruses. The solutions go further than providing | | | | an Internet based computer for their guests to use. |
| anti-virus protection and firewall features. | | | | Many times that computer is in a common area where |
| It may amaze you, but attacks on small businesses | | | | anyone can view what you are looking at. Most motels |
| are much more prevalent than large businesses. Why? | | | | do provide a system that seeks to erase any sites |
| Primarily because the small business owner does not | | | | you have visited for your protection, but you should be |
| think of themselves as being target worthy. After all, | | | | careful if others can observe the sites or password |
| they are small, so the thinking insists a larger business | | | | keystrokes you may be using. |
| is more desirable for hacking purposes. | | | | This may sound a little like a James Bond movie and it |
| Larger businesses understand the need for security | | | | may seem as though this article is designed with scare |
| and hackers have come to recognize that larger | | | | tactics in mind, but when it comes to the security of |
| businesses do not make attractive targets because | | | | your business and related transactions you should |
| they work hard to keep their information secure. Some | | | | always err on the side of caution. |
| of the more sophisticated hackers have developed | | | | It takes just one active hacking to damage your |
| their own software that will continuously scan the | | | | computer and potentially compromise the interests of |
| Internet to find a vulnerable site. Once discovered, this | | | | past and present customers. Those customers |
| is the type of site the hacker will explore. If it's not a big | | | | deserve to have their information guarded and simple |
| business with multiple safeguards in place then it will be | | | | online precautions and applicable software can be |
| a smaller target that is more vulnerable. | | | | very helpful in curbing potential problems while |
| With the wide acceptance of lap top computers in | | | | maintaining the greatest possible up time. |