Top 10 Threats to Data Security and Privacy for Businesses

By myID.com

Without the benefits of a large scale IT department, many small businesses have to operate their critical software on computers that are old, slow, and insecure. myID.com has 10 real threats facing small businesses.

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1. Data Breach Resulting From Poor Networking Choices

2. Data Breach Resulting From Improper Shredding Practices

3. Identity Theft Resulting From Public Databases

4. Identity Theft Resulting from Using a Personal Name Instead of Filing a DBA

5. Tax Records Theft Around Tax Time

6. Bank Fraud Due To a Gap in Protection or Monitoring

7. Poor E-mailing Standards

8. Failing to Choose a Secure Password

9. Not Securing New Computers or Hard Drives

10. Social Engineering Which Compromises Passwords or Confidential Information

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