The world we live in is
becoming increasingly computerized, and that comes with advantages and
disadvantages. In a world where cybercriminals exploit every vulnerability in
your system every minute, one of these cons is privacy and security. Let's talk
about cybersecurity
awareness, today.
Each day, Internet
fraudsters are becoming more creative and sophisticated. Dark web users can
even share scam-related secrets. To prevent legitimate businesses from
accessing your data until a ransom is paid, they share ways to access sensitive
data.
Improve cybersecurity at work
Improve
your cybersecurity to protect your business from the attack from hackers who
want to do harm to you. Criminals are kept at bay by a variety of actions.
Even the least
sophisticated criminal can exploit passwords since they are a serious threat. Here's
how to change your password:
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The password should include both numbers
and characters. Furthermore, brute force password
cracking software cannot crack longer and more
varied passwords. Use passwords that are hard to guess,
like birthdays, children's names, and spouse's names. If you don't remember all
those passwords, you're vulnerable to thieves.
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For each platform, use a different password.
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Keep your passwords up to date.
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Once you leave a device, do not stay
logged in. Leave the device logged off until you leave it in a safe place, such
as a locked room.
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Inactivity timeouts can be set for
your devices and websites.
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Passwords and pins should not be
visible to others.
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Passwords should never be written
down, ever
2.
Beware
of phishing
A scammer sends spam emails with
invalid links or fake emails from colleagues or businesses when they're
actually scams. Hillary Clinton's campaign was also the victim of a phishing
scam that damaged her election.
Often undetected, phishing scams look legit or innocent. You could lose your whole business
if you click the wrong link because you are distracted or believe the link is
genuine. It's easier to avoid phishing with a virtual assistant, as they
monitor everything you do on their behalf and have experience looking for fraudulent
links that made it past your email server.
3. Train
your employees to improve cybersecurity
4. Device
security
Developers create patches to plug the
holes where criminals have gained access to your system as criminals become
savvier. To protect your system, you must install these updates immediately. Cybercriminals
discovered a vulnerability in older versions of Windows a few years ago.
5. Using a VPN and a firewall
Make sure your systems are protected
by a firewall and that you maintain a log to track attempted access to your
systems.
VPNs, or virtual private networks, also protect you by requiring you to ensure that all of your data is transmitted through a secure connection to a remote network. In addition to protecting you when you are using public (and therefore suspicious) WIFI, this also enables employees to work remotely without compromising your security.
