We have one of the most robust and comprehensive security systems on the market today. All of our IT services are designed and backed by state-of-the-art security software to protect your assets from even the most cunning of hackers. From phishing scams to brute force attacks and viral injections, we are here for you 24\/7.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nYour Crash Course on Phishing Scams<\/b><\/h2>\n
Before we dive too deeply into how you can prevent phishing scams, let\u2019s learn a little bit about what they are. Phishing scams are a popular scam used by cyber hackers to gain access to your IT information. Information a scammer might be looking for includes financial data, personal identification information, or business-related information. Any IT user can become the victim of a phishing scam, and there is no way to know whether or not you are a target unless you stay informed, make smart choices, and protect your assets with effective security protocols.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn most cases, phishing scams happen through online messaging platforms, email, and\/or text messaging applications. They are prevalent across academic institutions, businesses, and with home IT users. Furthermore, these scams can take on many disguises, making it harder to detect them. However, the right security measures and learning the warning signs of phishing scams are all ways you can avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBeware of Suspicious Links\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
Usually, when a phishing scam occurs it’s sent via an online message platform or email. Scammers will embed links in emails that they attempt to get victims to click on. These links might directly lead them to an online platform where they are asked to input personal information under the guise of some other entity, like a government agency. Other times, these links might simply be a virus that gives scammers the ability to view what\u2019s on your screen from anywhere in the world without you knowing. In either case, it’s important to only open emails and links from sources you trust and can confirm. If you are ever unsure of the validity of a link, you can always check with the reported sender.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFor example, if you receive an email from a government agency such as the IRS asking you to follow a link to input information, you should contact a valid IRS office to confirm. A government agency will rarely ask you to input any information through email. Therefore, this should be an automatic red flag. Remember that when it comes to suspicious links, erring on the side of caution is always best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n