--- title: What Goes Bump In The Night On Your Computer Network? description: What Goes Bump In The Night On Your Computer Network? image: https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/cyber-security-2.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/what-goes-bump-in-the-night-on-your-computer-network#main-content) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) - [Services *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link [*Facebook*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/what-goes-bump-in-the-night-on-your-computer-network#0) [*Instagram*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/what-goes-bump-in-the-night-on-your-computer-network#0) [*LinkedIn*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/what-goes-bump-in-the-night-on-your-computer-network#0) [*Twitter*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/what-goes-bump-in-the-night-on-your-computer-network#0) [*Youtube*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/what-goes-bump-in-the-night-on-your-computer-network#0) [*Medium*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/what-goes-bump-in-the-night-on-your-computer-network#0) 1 min read # What Goes Bump In The Night On Your Computer Network? [Lance Stone](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) : Apr 14, 2014, 3:42:23 PM [Managed IT Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/managed-it-services) **Protect Your Business, Employees, and Data! Schedule a Complete Cyber-Security Audit Today** ![Cyber Security](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/cyber-security-2.jpg?width=200&name=cyber-security-2.jpg)So how do you maintain the confidentiality of your information? While it’s impossible to be completely safe online, here’s 5 tips to help you mitigate the risk: - **Use Familiar Websites** When it comes to online shopping and online banking, it’s critical to use a trusted website, rather than selecting a random website through a search engine. 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