Protect Business Computer Networks
Safeguard your business computers now, says Dan Scolnick, an NYU professor. 1 in 10 Americans had their identity stolen. It is common to find a lack of security on business computer networks. The problem is underscored by the New York State Attorney General Elliot Spitzers Lawsuit against Intermix Media, Inc. a leading marketer of spyware and adware.
(PRWEB) May 2, 2005 -- “Safeguard your business computers now,” says Dan
Scolnick, Chief Technical Officer of Plan B Technologies, a New York City-based
computer security and support company. Dan, an NYU professor and a 20 year
veteran of internet security issues, points out that businesses have liability.
“People are spying on you and people are stealing from you through your computer
and the business networks of companies you deal with.”
According to the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft is growing at an alarming rate. 1
in 10 Americans have had their identity stolen, some through legitimate
channels. 20% of those surveyed lost over $5,000 per case, and the average
business loses over $10,000 per case for an annual cost of $48
billion.
“It is common to find a lack of security on business computer
networks,” says Dan Scolnick. “Businesses have liability to their customers and
employees when they ignore computer security issues. Spam, spyware and adware
provide access to key-logging and phishing, which can lead to identity theft and
other criminal activity”. The problem is underscored by the New York State
Attorney General Elliot Spitzer’s lawsuit against Intermix Media, Inc. a leading
marketer of spyware and adware.
Dan advises businesses to have a security
policy, appropriate technology and professional gen-tech expertise. Gen-techs
are professional computer generalists, who understand both the technical and
business elements of security.
Plan B Technologies is located in Lower
Manhattan, New York City.
Dan Scolnick, an NYU Professor, speaks to
business and civic groups about Today’s Issues in Business Computing. You can
reach him at Plan B Technologies, Inc. 212.242.5654 or e-mail protected from
spam bots.
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