The course aims to educate participants about various online frauds and scams that can impact small businesses, their customers, and employees. Participants will learn how to protect their businesses by implementing security measures such as employee training on safe internet practices, keeping software updated, and monitoring company credit cards for unauthorized activity. The course emphasizes the importance of consistent and predictable online messaging and imagery to prevent impersonation, as well as immediate reporting and action in case of a potential data breach or fraud. Identify the different forms of online fraud and scams that can target businesses, customers, and employees, such as fake antivirus software, malware, spyware, and adware. Implement preventive measures to protect business and customer data, including educating employees on cautious web browsing, avoiding sharing sensitive information via email, and maintaining consistent online messaging and imagery. Develop a response plan for potential online fraud incidents, including reporting to appropriate authorities, financial institutions, and closing compromised accounts to mitigate the risks.

Course Objectives:

Identify the different forms of online fraud and scams that can target businesses, customers, and employees, such as fake antivirus software, malware, spyware, and adware.;Implement preventive measures to protect business and customer data, including educating employees on cautious web browsing, avoiding sharing sensitive information via email, and maintaining consistent online messaging and imagery.;Develop a response plan for potential online fraud incidents, including reporting to appropriate authorities, financial institutions, and closing compromised accounts to mitigate the risks.;;

Duration: 7 min.