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2. Always create unique, hard to guess
passwords and change them frequently to
keep hackers at bay.
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3. Where possible, use 2-factor authentication
that keeps hackers at bay. Easy solutions are
available for your Google account, WordPress
and more.
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4. Having a secure order process is important
for you and your customers. Use a Secure
Socket Layer (SSL) to facilitate protection.
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5. Ensure your ecommerce system isn’t
vulnerable to Price Manipulation Attacks
where hackers can change your product price
to $0 and get it for free.
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6. Watch your server logs for port
scans, unauthorized log ins and other
unusual activity.
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7. Protect your own computer by keeping your
antivirus software up-to-date and regularly
doing scans of your system.
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8. There’s nothing worse than losing all your
important digital documents. Keep automated
back ups of your computer using services like
Mozy or SugarSync.
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9. Software companies release regularly updates
that include patches to previous
vulnerabilities. Keep your programs up-to-
date.
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10. Whether you use WordPress or another
system, only install plugins from trusted
users with good reputations.
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11. If you get wind of any phishing attempts for
your website, educate your customers on how
to recognize these attempts and stay safe.
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12. Remove old customer and employee
accounts. These can be a vulnerability.
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13. Effective online security does take training
and skill. Consider hiring an expert to help
you.
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14. Hackers get more sophisticated all the time.
Make sure you keep up with the current
security measures needed to keep your site
safe.
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