11 hidden security threats

There's a never-ending list of what you shouldn't do in dealing with security threats. But there is just as big a list about how to protect your office system.

This week's Computerworld outlines 11 hidden security threats that could turn your IT shop on its head. The biggest message from this list: Don't let it happen on your watch. Make sure your employees read this list and keep it in mind. It may save you lots of headaches and heartburn.

Here are some from the list:

• Watch out for shortened URLs now being used by a lot of tweets and plenty of other electronic messages. Shortened URLs give no hint of destination so they can be exploited to send you to a malicious location.
• Check your Facebook privacy setting to give you extra protection.
• Never include your birthday, hometown or high school on your social network site because the information could be used to access your secret accounts.
• Don't accept friend requests from strangers. Need we say why?
• Do business with companies you trust.

Don't forget: Trust but verify.

For more on hidden threats:
- see this Computerworld article

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