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  Safe Web Browsing Protecting business data becomes more challenging when a company has a distributed workforce using different devices that are connected to different networks. Even when they’re only browsing the internet, workers get exposed to all sorts of online dangers. As a business owner, you should consider implementing browser safety measures to avoid data compromise. Install ad blocking software Online ads may seem harmless, but they can contain scripts and widgets that send your data to a third party. A decent ad blocking program will stop banner, rollover, and pop-up ads, and prevent you from inadvertently visiting a site that may contain malware. Many blockers also come with additional features such as the ability to disable cookies and scripts used by third parties on sites, the option to block specific items, and options to “clean up” Facebook and hide YouTube comments. Protecting business data becomes more challenging when a company has a distributed workforce using di

  Types of Phishing Phishing scams can range from email schemes targeting companies to cold calling individuals and preying on their vulnerabilities by claiming to offer some sort of help or solution. The objective is the same: stealing user details to gain access to sensitive information. These include Phishing, Vishing, Smishing, Spear Phishing, and Whaling. Phishing Phishing ranges from scamming a group of user accounts such as anyone who has a Walmart account by sending a blast email, to contacting a particular individual by sending a direct email. Some are more obvious than others. Depending on the type of phishing strategy, the attacker may spend more time on an individual target than a group of users usually because of the access they may have. Some attackers are so sophisticated that even the most careful and paranoid individual can fall victim to such a scam. Phishing attacks are the most common of information security breaches. Vishing Vishing is simila