Have you noticed an increase in Spam lately?  If so, that's not the only gremlin in the closet.  Beware small business owners, hackers and spammers are expanding their business in the US.  Our clients have reported a dramatic increase in spam over the last three months  and The Wall Street Journal reported an increase in small business hackers. 

Cyber thieves embed software programs on cash registers, credit card processors, and login screens.  They are mainly looking for credit card information and bank accounts but other personal information such as Social Security numbers and Drivers License numbers are of use to these crooks.

There are many measures that you can take to protect your system but here are our top three recommendations.

1.  Protect your passwords.  Don't give out network passwords to anyone in your office or any tech support personnel visiting your system.

2.  DON'T CLICK ON IT!  Stop guessing at your email.  When in doubt don't open it!

3.  Don't visit internet sites that are known for viruses.  Guys you know what we are talking about here.  Save those sites for home usage only.