Cyber Security Tips for Small to Medium Sized Businesses

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“I DIDN’T KNOW!” - Unfortunately, That Excuse Doesn’t Replenish Your Bank Account, Resolve A Data Breach Or Erase Any Fines And Lawsuits.

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It’s Coming...


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That day a hacker steals critical data that renders your office useless…
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That day when your bank account or credit card is compromised…

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Or that day when your customers' private lives are uprooted.

Cyber criminals and hackers are constantly inventing NEW ways to infiltrate your company, steal your assets and disrupt your life. What's the ONLY way to STOP THEM?

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You Must Constantly Educate Yourself On How to Protect What’s Yours!

Now — for a limited time — we have the PERFECT way to help reduce your risk and keep you safe! Simply sign up to receive our FREE "Cyber Security Tip of the Week."

We'll send these byte-sized (I.T. pun, sorry), quick-read tips to your e-mail inbox. Every tip is packed with a UNIQUE and UP-TO-DATE real-world solution that keeps you one step ahead of the bad guys. And because so few people know about these security secrets, every week you'll learn something new!

Protect Your Bank Account And Important Data With Cybersecurity Tips Like These

See examples below:

  • Tip # 5: If hit with RANSOMWARE that says: "Pay $2,000 or we will delete your files" — DON'T PAY! Do THIS instead to sidestep their evil ways.
  • Tip # 19: Do you accept credit cards online? If you answered "Yes" but you neglect this KEY STEP, you may get FINES, FEES and even SUED!
  • Tip # 28: Why make a hacker's job EASIER? Do THIS to your usernames — It's like a wall of steel.
  • Tip # 15: How you swipe your debit card determines if you are at SERIOUS RISK for theft or completely safe. Protect your accounts with this simple, speedy tip.
  • Tip # 47: Have a remote login when working on the road? YOU may unknowingly be inviting a VIRUS into your office, unless you take this action.
  • Tip # 18: Far too many businesses have firewalls that are USELESS! Yours might be too unless you take the time to do THIS frequently.
  • Tip # 10: If you don't take THIS RARE but IMPORTANT step when you get a brand-new PC, it could spell the DEATH of that PC (and your files) in a matter of months!
  • Tip # 8: Every day people TRY to get on Facebook or Twitter and get more than friend updates — They get dangerous viruses and malware instead! This 6-second action ELIMINATES this common risk.
  • Tip # 29: What's worse than getting your laptop stolen? Giving that thief access to ALL of your files. Well, take this simple step to breathe easy about your files.
  • Tip # 12: Over 7 MILLION Dropbox accounts have been HACKED! Use these rarely used precautions before jumping on ANY file-sharing applications (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.)
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