A Trojan virus can use a “KEYLOGGER” to record your key-strokes and send personal information, banking information, logins, passwords and more to extremely organized criminals. This has happened to several businesses in our region, costing them hundreds of thousands of dollars.

What can you do?

· Don’t click on any attachments or open anything from unknown or unexpected sources.

· Along with browser and operating system updates, keep all software up to date including Adobe Flash, Adobe Acrobat, and Java. Unpatched software of any kind is a possible hole in your company’s defenses.

· Consider revisiting your computer use policies; one of the easiest ways to become infected is by opening personal email accounts which aren’t protected against these attacks. We recommend allowing only business related web usage and email.

· Implement NP SystemShield. NP SystemShield is a state-of-the-art security deployment that has been tested by industry leading technicians to protect systems and networks from outside attacks. Call your sales rep to find out more about switching over to NP SystemShield!

· Added Firewall Protection: Let Networks Plus help you improve your firewall protection through implementation of technologies such as IPS, Gateway Security, and Content Filtering.

If you need help or want more information, please contact us at: 1-800-299-1704.