In the closing days of 2020, most of us are aware of the term malware and of the fact that it can cause great harm to our device and data. Then why is it that the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report of this year states 17% of confirmed data breaches involved malware, of which ransomware was the biggest culprit?
The major reason for this contribution is the rapidly evolving nature of malware. As new variants are created everyday, IT teams struggle to secure their business network against them, particularly those belonging to small enterprises. Even the traditional anti-virus softwares cannot always recognize new attacks. Let us have a look at some how the HP ProBook 440 can protect your business against the devastating malware attacks, as well as some other preventive measures against them.
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HP Sure Sense
The HP ProBook 440 Notebook PC is protected by HP Sure Sense.
Today, attackers are increasingly using AI to make malware even more smart and damaging. Recognizing the need for security tools to become smarter as well, HP introduced a solution that fights fire with fire in the form of HP Sure Sense. It uses deep-learning AI to protect the device and your data against the most advanced forms of malware.
The deep learning and neural networks are useful in identifying behavioral traits; instinctively recognizing and neutralizing threats that never been seen before.
Thus, the HP ProBook 440 Notebook PC will surely keep your business and employees safe from malware, but this doesn’t mean that you don’t have to stay alrert and take precautions yourself. Let us have a look at some tips you can follow to further guard yourself against malware –
- Stress on your employees the importance of protecting both their private and your organization’s data. Also make sure that they undergo periodic training on the new forms of malware so that they can stay alert for the warning signs of infection
- Be wary of social engineering where attackers can get past even the most wary of Internet and social media users. Steer clear of offers that sound too good to be true and ask for personal information.
- We know the basics, but we tend to neglect them during our hectic schedule. Visit only those websites which are marked secure, and do not download any unknown attachments.
Watch out for the warning signs of infection
Malware is quite hard to detect, but being aware of the following warning signs can help you mitigate the effects of the attack before it causes irreparable damage –
- PC becomes very slow and crashes frequently
- You see frequent annoying pop-ups
- Storage becomes inaccessible or corrupted
- Your colleagues, friends or acquaintances receive unexpected messages from you
- You see unfamiliar icons on the desktop
- You cannot access important programs
Contact us for more information on how the HP ProBook 440 can help your growing business stay secure and productive.