{"id":62,"date":"2015-06-15T09:30:16","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T09:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wielenga.wordpress.com\/?p=62"},"modified":"2015-06-15T09:30:16","modified_gmt":"2015-06-15T09:30:16","slug":"how-to-protect-your-business-from-scam-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.wielenga.co.uk\/index.php\/2015\/06\/15\/how-to-protect-your-business-from-scam-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"How to protect your business from scam emails"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"spam-300x200\"<\/a>After working within the telecommunications and technology industry for more than 20 years now, I\u2019ve seen my fair share of email scams.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve arrived in various forms, including the \u2018phishing\u2019 ones that claim to have come from the bank or Inland Revenue; the emails that tell you that you\u2019re due a refund; and the ones that ask you to update your information as their records appear \u2018incorrect\u2019.<\/p>\n

Invariably they all have a zip file attached which contains an executable file or a link to an installable one. Obviously these should always be treated with caution because they more than likely contain a virus, which could be extremely harmful to your business. Although they may appear genuine and legitimate, they are actually designed to seek out and obtain some of your business\u2019 most sensitive information.<\/p>\n

As the famous saying goes: \u201cIf it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.\u201d
\nMarch is a pivotal month in every business calendar. One month to close sales, resolve any issues and collect outstanding payments before the end of the financial year. As pressures increase and stress levels rise, taking care when browsing the internet often gets forgotten.<\/p>\n

However it\u2019s important that businesses stay alert at all times because we\u2019ve now entered a period in which criminals aim to take advantage of low vigilance.<\/p>\n

Simple tips:<\/p>\n