Protect Business Computer Networks

05/02/2005

"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.For more info contact about this press release contact John Sortino at 212.242.5654 or e-mail protected from spam bots.