In the spirit of the spooky season, receiving an email from an unknown source is like a trick or treater knocking on the door. It may be a potential client following up on a business card, but the sender could also be maliciously phishing for information. So, what are the dangers of malware, and how can Lucid help? Read on for our Halloween hints!
The Dangers of Malware
Like a monster hiding under the bed, malware can lurk in the dark corners of your operating system and keep you up at night — if your antivirus software is inadequate, you could be at risk of an infestation. Worryingly, malware is becoming more sophisticated by the day, particularly as scammers seek to target businesses. For example, email phishing is one of the most common ways that professional technology becomes infected with malware; a staff member might be fooled by a convincing email that asks them to click a link or input a password, and suddenly a malicious force has access to your files and data. Between 80% and 90% of data breaches have a human element, from clicking a dangerous link to replying to a fake email.
“Is This Computer Haunted?”
There are some common symptoms that can suggest a virus is present, including slow loading, unwanted pop-ups, crashing, and rapidly draining battery life. A slow computer might be outdated, but it can also be a sign that a virus is interfering with the operating system. The same is true if you notice that your battery is not lasting as long as it should — this tends to happen as technology ages, but if your battery life rapidly worsens, a virus may be spreading through your computer and creating more activity that siphons power. If you are experiencing these symptoms, please get in touch — our team of experts will be able to assess exactly what you are dealing with and advise on next steps.
Lucid Technology Solutions: The Malware Busters!
At Lucid, our priority is making sure that our clients are protected against viruses as much as possible before the worst can happen. We will work closely with you to ensure that your antivirus software is up to date, suitable for the needs of your business, and protecting every aspect of your business adequately. With our LucidSecure program, we also provide cyber awareness training and testing for your staff — we can randomly generate “safe” email attacks, that cause no harm but will record which users interact with the emails in order to provide further training.
For more information on outsourcing your cybersecurity, you can contact Lucid here — and happy Halloween, everyone!
Source: https://us.norton.com/blog/how-to/computer-virus-warning-signs