OpenDNS: Why is Phishing a Problem and How Can Computers Be Protected?
Hopefully you haven’t had any personal experiences with phishing, but you’ve probably at least heard of it. Phishing is the term we use for fraudulent activity where an attempt is being made to gain access to sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, credit card information, etc.
Given the nature of the attacks, it can be difficult to quantify exact numbers of attempts and damage caused by phishing, but all estimates point to billions of dollars lost or impacted annually as a result of over half a million phishing attempts. Obviously, with that type of money on the line, it’s easy to see why phishing is considered to be such a large problem.
Phishing works by fooling users into clicking links they wouldn’t knowingly want to click. Phishing scammers often masquerade as banks or other trusted tech resources and communicate with users via email, instant message, or some other typical electronic communication.
In business, where good communication is directly related to a solid bottom line, it just makes sense to have a trusted IT security partner. People in and around Lexington, KY trust Integrity IT for all of their IT needs, and security matters are no exception.
Did you know that OpenDNS can help protect you from phishing? By maintaining a blacklist of phishing websites, OpenDNS allows users to avoid falling into the clicking trap, thus offering protection against scams. This is in addition to malware and botnet prevention, as well.
And that’s great news for everyone. Find out more about IT security by talking with Integrity IT about your business needs. Call us today!
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