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Small Business Tip 4: Phishing.

This is where criminals send emails with links to bad websites or asking you to confirm sensetivr details (like banking credentials)

- Ensure staff do not browse the Web or open emails from an account with Administrator privelages.

- Scan for Malware (see Tip 2) and change passwords as soon as you suspect a breach (see Tip 3).

- Think twice about emails - does the logo look right? Is the email address correct or just looking to mimic? How is the spelling and grammar?

Small Business Tip 2: Protect against Malware.

- Always ensure your software patches/updates are applied as soon as possible.

- Ensure you are running a firewall to protect your local network.

- Use a quality anti virus on all devices.

- Seriously consider restricting access to USB/SD Card or other sockets on work devices.

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