It is important that you properly protect all of your business technology, including mobiles, tablets, laptops and computers . This will help safeguard them against the potentially serious consequences of fraud.
- Ensure you have up to date anti-virus software in place on your devices and schedule regular checks on your computer systems.
- Always run your computer or network on the most up to date version of the operating system.
- Apply security patches as soon as possible after they become available.
- Back up your data.
- Ensure you have a firewall enabled on your technology.
- Know how to recognise the signs that your computer may have become infected (including but not limited to the following):
- Applications that don’t work properly.
- Date of last login doesn’t match the date you last logged in.
- System slows down, freezes or crashes.
- Unusual error messages.
- Your browser toolbar changes.
- System performance deteriorates unexpectedly.
- An increase in the number of files on the system when nothing has been added by you.
- Printing does not work correctly.
- Distortion on screen.
- File size changes for no apparent reason.
- If you suspect that your device may be infected do not log on to any online banking channels until any malicious software has been removed by your security service provider, or seek professional advice from a security service provider.
- Educate your employees on fraudster tactics and how to avoid them.