4 Myths About DNS Filtering
Trevagh StankardDNS filtering is essential in protecting against web-based threats such as phishing and malware. Here we explain the risks, features, and benefits of DNS filtering and it can protect employees...
Most IT pros are a savvy lot when it comes to the internet. However Network & System administrators have to deal with co-workers who are not as IT savvy and risk infecting the network by their unsafe browsing and social media habits.
For all desk based workers regardless of where you work or your role, technology is increasingly integrated into our daily lives. Because of our daily behaviour and decisions social media is assuming an increasingly prominent channel of communication. We all do it - snapchatting silly photos, checking into hotels on Facebook, vining videos of pets, tweeting our appreciation of the return of ‘House of Cards’. As these platforms become ingrained in our everyday lifes, they are more likely to be targeted by scammers trying to target us online.
There's no such thing as Private - the internet is like an elephant, it never forgets. While spoken words leave little trace written words endure in the online environment forever. Yes forever! Whatever you post, tweet, update, share even if it's deleted has the potential to be captured by someone, somewhere, without your knowledge. Scammers follow the money.
Why are social media sites so attractive target for cybercriminals? Because that’s where the people (and data) are. Data is valuable. With millions of users, who are sharing a lot of information, social networks provide large numbers of potential victims and data. Within hours stolen data will be sold in online black markets. Online black markets are a growing underground economy. Apart from the security cost, potential cost of a data breach, the privacy cost there is also the opportunity cost, work time wasted that could have been spent on something more productive. That’s a lot of costs to consider!
We are all very quick to post, tweet and share practically everything with practically anyone. This fondness for sharing and not always knowing who the recipient is can be dangerous. The more information we post, the larger the reserve of information available to scammers. This over sharing sets the stage for a compromise - such as password cracking, data theft and more.
It’s really important to know and understand the privacy settings offered by social networking platforms. This includes (the list is not exhaustive) :
This affects business-run accounts too. Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and other social networks will get hacked at an increasing pace resulting in data loss (and the hefty costs associated) as well as reputational damage to your company’s brand.
With more businesses than ever using social networks to promote their brands, the need for advanced security and safeguards is higher than ever. We recommend businesses implement a web filter to prevent the potential download of malware onto the network. Infected or malware laden sites will be blocked thereby protecting your data, your employees and your network.
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