Security: Hidden Botnet Costs Can Hurt Small Businesses

Hidden bots running in the background of web servers, do more damage than just comprising security and privacy. They drain system resources. A business that might depend on keep low bandwidth usage and low power consumption can be crippled by these hidden bots that increase CPU, memory, and bandwidth usage.

Many companies, even with dedicated servers, have metered bandwidth restrictions that can quickly be exhaust by a nasty spambot. As the Internet underground of digital crime continues to grow, it is more important than ever for companies to protect their assets (which includes their information technology) with proper security.

A properly secured server can save time, money, and energy, which not only helps an individual company but also the global economy and environment, two issues weighing heavy on the minds of nearly everyone. It might be worth the investment to hire a security contractor to evaluate your security needs and prescribe the best remedy for any issues you might face.

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