The number of records exposed by data breaches in the US has risen dramatically in recent years, from 36.6 million in 2016 to 197.6 million in 2017, then jumping to a record high of 446.5 million files exposed last year. Here are some steps to fortify security and keep your e-commerce business safe.
that compromised a total of 5.59 billion files between 2008 and 2019. As home to Silicon Valley, California is a more likely target for attackers. But no matter where your e-commerce company operates, it’s important to protect your data.
“Normally it’s very easy for an onlooker to see, for example, that a device called ‘Kayla’s Macbook’ connected to the ‘Whole Foods Union Square’ wifi network and accessed Pinterest for 20 minutes of browsing before checking a Microsoft Outlook email account,” says Gadit. He also notes that Pinterest and email usernames are readily accessible. “But if the Macbook is running a VPN, all onlookers see is an anonymous user, who seems to be in Hong Kong, browsing Pinterest and Outlook.
Like VPNs, using HTTPS pervasively is becoming industry standard. It’s a precautionary measure, it shows your customers you take their security seriously, and itEnable Two Factor Authentication For All Business Accounts
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