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With more and more businesses using online banking for its convenience and ease, more and more hackers and cyber-thieves are also making it their mission to infiltrate and manipulate these transactions for their benefit. More than ever, it is important for businesses to ensure that they have the proper security protocols in place to prevent cyber-theft.
Online banking is a tool that many businesses utilize because of the ease, efficiency and convenience it offers. Especially when it comes to small and medium-sized businesses, online banking is a great way to manage and track finances for day-to-day operations.However, the increase in online banking also has the unfortunate effect of luring unsavory parties such as cyber-thieves and hackers who target and steal from the businesses who use it. This is why security experts are urging companies to beef up their security systems to keep them safe from cyber and identity theft. The more companies rely on the Internet, especially when it comes to managing finances through online banking, the more prudent it is to take steps to prevent that hard-earned money from being stolen.
One tip experts give is to establish proper protocols for doing business online with the bank, such as requiring two people to verify a transaction before it is approved. This helps
create a checks-and-balance system that hackers will be hard-pressed to get around. Having a dedicated workstation used for only online financial transactions is also recommended, as this lessens the likelihood of it being infiltrated by Trojans, viruses, spyware and other malware that may come from the machine being used for other purposes. Having the right anti-virus and anti-malware software, as well as regularly updating it can also go a long way in keeping your online banking transactions safe from unfriendly eyes.
Your finances are the lifeblood of your business, so if you are interested in how you can make your online banking experience safe and secure, sit down with an IT professional and discuss security solutions that are tailor-fit to your specific requirements and needs.
Courtesy | Derek Brown and Dave Shaffer
