July Tech Tip

Malware Prevention– Part 2
There are several general best practices that organizations and individual users should follow to prevent malware infections. In Part 1, we discussed anti-malware and firewall software.  Following are three more keys to malware prevention.

• Keep software and operating systems up to date with current vulnerability patches. These patches are often released to patch bugs or other security flaws that could be exploited by attackers.
• Be vigilant when downloading files, programs, attachments, etc. Downloads that seem strange or are from an unfamiliar source often contain malware.
  
• Backup, Backup, Backup!  Create a routine backup of your files either on an external drive or preferably offsite via the cloud.