By Mike Nava

Eastvale – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live in many ways. One of the most significant changes is that more people work from home. This means that our homes are now used for work, school, and entertainment, which makes them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Hackers are always looking for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. Their thinking is, it’s much easier to hack a home user with a basic router than it is a large enterprise with multiple security layers, and they are correct. Which is wise to have multiple security layers, NOT just an anti-virus.

In 2020, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found that the number of cyberattacks targeting residential users increased by 60%. This is likely because more people are adding devices to their network, and not adding additional network security, for example, DNS Filtering.

Anti-virus software used to be the only protection you needed from cyberattacks. However, anti-virus software is often the first and last line of defense today. If it fails, is not kept updated, or has expired, your devices and network are exposed.

That’s why it’s essential to take steps to protect your home from cyberattacks. Here are a few tips:

• Use strong passwords and change them regularly.
• Keep your anti-virus software up to date.
• Be careful about what links you click on and what files you download.
• Use a firewall to protect your network from unauthorized access.

By taking these steps, you can help protect your home from cyberattacks.

If you’re concerned about the security of your home network, you can also consider hiring a professional to help you. At Eastvale Computer Services, we can help you identify and fix any security vulnerabilities in your network.

In addition to the tips above, we offer various services to help you stay safe online. These services include:

• Managed Services: Managed Services lets us handle your system’s maintenance, backup, and anti-virus management. All done silently in the background, keeping your machine clean and error-free. Quick Remote Support is included in case issues arise.
• DNS Filtering – Filtering out the bad stuff before it hits your network. Enterprises all have DNS Filtering to keep bad things off their network. We are bringing this managed service to our users for as low as $20 per month for the ENTIRE household or business. Filtering bad sites and ads before they load on your network is a highly effective way to extend your security to your family and guests who connect to your Wi-Fi. Parental controls, scheduling, and Ad-blocking features are also included.

We still perform other computer services such as cleanups, repairs, and maintenance. However, as the technical challenge and security concerns are mounting, we want to stay ahead of our client’s needs.

If you want to learn more about our services, please contact us today at 951-733-6916. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and help you choose the best service for your needs. You can also visit our website at www.eastvalecomputer.com.