Spam and Malware Protection

Cyberattacks are among the biggest challenges facing business owners today, threatening everything from financial security to customer information. There are a few different ways in which cyberattacks can occur, but malware is the primary avenue for breaches. A form of malicious software, malware can damage your networks, compromise your computers, and even hold your data for ransom.

If you’re not actively fighting against malware, your business may be at unnecessary risk. The wrong link clicked in an email could be all that’s needed to bring your entire company to its knees. However, a few simple protection measures can do the trick, protecting your business against the most common forms of attack.

With spam and malware protection from Shock I.T. Support, you get the best protection in the business. Our malware protection services and spam protection services can do what is necessary to safeguard your business – no matter what you have at stake.

What Is Malware?

Malware is an abbreviation for “malicious software” and can refer to any kind of software that can cause problems with a computer or network. Malware comes in many forms, like:

Viruses

Despite the ubiquity of the term “virus,” a virus is a specific kind of malware that infects other files.

Worms

Worms are a form of malware that is self-replicating and can inject itself into an entire computer system.

Trojans

Trojans, named for history’s famous Trojan horse, are software programs that masquerade as legitimate programs. Trojans are usually downloaded on questionable sites or via links in emails.

Ransomware

Ransomware is a form of malware that infects computers and holds either computer access or file access for ransom until a fee is paid.

Adware

Adware works to bombard end users with malicious and unwanted advertisements by redirecting users to look-alike webpages.

Spyware

Spyware is designed to spy on other users’ computers. Using spyware, criminals can log keystrokes and gain login information to proprietary data, including company-specific websites.

Malware isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. Without understanding the differences between the forms of malware, how infections work, and how to best protect against them, it’s easy to fall victim to common scams.

What Is Spam?

Spam refers to any fraudulent communication that is unwanted by the recipient. Generally sent in the form of emails but can also be found across social media, spam messages aren’t legitimate and can contain potentially dangerous information.

Spam emails come in all kinds. Many are identifiable as spam by promising things like dates with unknown partners or scandalous photos of celebrities. Others, however, are phishing emails designed to mimic authentic email marketing. Phishing emails can be exceptionally convincing, leading to recipients innocently downloading malicious files or clicking on dangerous links. This can be a highly effective way to infect business computers, especially when a wide variety of computer users may potentially be targets for spam.

Malware and Spam Protection

Malware and spam can be extremely damaging for your business. The wrong link, download, or installation can mean significant hurt, costing you financial resources to pay a ransom, IT resources to remove a virus, or time spent offline attempting to take down a Trojan horse. For most companies, especially small businesses with limited resources, this kind of attack can be devastating.

However, protecting against the potential for damage can be easier said than done. Outside of installing antivirus software, many companies aren’t sure what next steps are economical or effective. That’s where we come in.

At Shock I.T. Support, we understand the kinds of measures that are ideal for companies of all sizes to take to prevent against malware and spam. In a world that’s ever-changing in which security best practices fluctuate virtually daily, we’re on top of the updates and ready to help.

When you partner with us, our team can:

• Review your current protective approach to determine potential weaknesses and pain points
• Identify the most likely areas for attack, like poor email security or a lack of web monitoring
• Provide recommendations on better products and services that can protect your business
• Determine a long-term plan for protection both now and as your company grows and changes
• Install any software required to adequately protect you based on the results of our analysis and your personal preferences
• Provide training on basic security practices to members of your team to teach common sources of malware and signs of spam emails

We know that every company is unique, and so is the perfect response to protection. That’s why we’ll work with you to identify the potential solutions best suited to your business.

If you want to do right by your business with help you know you can trust, Shock I.T. Support can find the right solution for you. With extensive experience in comprehensive malware and spam protection, we have the tools necessary to keep your company safe. Get in touch today to learn more about the security services available to New Jersey and Philadelphia businesses!