{"id":907,"date":"2016-01-04T16:27:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T22:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=907"},"modified":"2017-10-19T10:10:17","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T15:10:17","slug":"running-a-security-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/practice-management\/running-a-security-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Running a Security Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The new year is officially underway, and a lot of consumers use this time to make a fresh start. For most people, that means making healthier choices or being smarter about their spending. But, we aren\u2019t most people, and certain things have a higher priority. For example, one of the best ways to start the year off right is with a basic security check of your personal data, which begins with your technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">First, if you\u2019re like most U.S. households, you have at least one computer and an internet connection. Is your computer password protected? You might not think you need to lock your computer, especially your desktop computer\u2014after all, is someone really going to break in and take the time to sit at your desk and browse through your documents? In reality, computers are high-dollar items that are easy to pawn due to the frequency with which consumers buy or upgrade their devices. If a thief did snatch your desktop or laptop computer, what will the computer\u2019s next buyer find? With a strong password, the thief would have no choice but to reformat the hard drive, wiping out your stored information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">When you\u2019re taking stock of your passwords, what are you doing with them? Are you building strong passwords that a hacker can\u2019t uncover through guessing software? Or, did you use your last name and the number one on all of your online accounts? Strong passwords will keep people out of your accounts, but you also have to protect the passwords. Don\u2019t be tempted to store them in a file on your computer or in a password-storing app on your smartphone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Once you\u2019ve secured all of your devices, have you protected them from viruses and malware? With strong, industry-standard software\u2014typically available for $20 to $50\u2014you can surf the web safely, while knowing that your computer is protected from attempts to harm your system and infiltrate your information. It\u2019s very important that you update your software routinely; antivirus companies frequently release updates as new viruses and threats are discovered. Your old software may not be \u201ctrained\u201d to catch a virus that hackers wrote just last week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Your antivirus software is a safety net, yet not a brick wall around your computer. It can only protect you from so much, so it\u2019s up to you to stay informed about current threats, new scams and creative ways that hackers go after their victims. These can include things such as phishing attempts, where you\u2019re enticed into clicking on unknown links, suspicious videos or responding to hacking attempts. Make sure you don\u2019t become one of those victims by following industry experts on social media to learn about the most recent threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">By taking stock of your security now, and by developing good habits to protect your personally identifiable information and your financial data, you can spend the rest of the year at ease with your technology. Spend a little time right now to prevent an identity theft or hacking problem, instead of taking up far more time cleaning up a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new year is officially underway, and a lot of consumers use this time to make a fresh start. For most people, that means making healthier choices or being smarter about their spending. But, we aren\u2019t most people, and certain things have a higher priority. 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