October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is the
perfect time to relay the importance of creating a safe and secure cyber
environment. The Department of Homeland Security notes that: “Constantly evolving cyber threats require the
engagement of the entire nation — from government and law enforcement to the
private sector and most importantly, the public” (DHS). For the month of
October, we will be posting blog articles on the importance of cyber security,
and how you can stay safe and secure while online.
Our first tip is to keep all
programs and software current. By keeping all security software updated, you
will dramatically lower the risk of viruses and malware programs attacking your
computer. If
your software is not up-t- date, it is not performing at its strongest level.
Viruses and malware programs will attack your software and could potentially
leak private information to hackers and/or wreck your system.
You should also use your security
software to check jump drives or USBs that you will be plugging into your
computer. Viruses can attack your computer through USB drives or other plug-ins
you may use.
It is also a good idea to
set your computer to automatically install updates, so that all software
programs update regularly.
For more tips on staying
safe and secure while online, subscribe to Tax Talk for new articles every
week. If you have any questions, please contact us!
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