If you work in IT and security, there’s nothing more frightening than a data breach. It’s the last day of Cybersecurity Awareness Month – and Halloween in many parts of the world. And a demand for candy beats a demand for ransom every time. Here are our top tips to scare away the bad guys all year long:
1. Sé único
You wouldn’t wear the same costume year after year … would you? Use a password manager to generate and store complex password s for each of your accounts.
2. Añade una capa de protección
Aunque ponerme un abrigo de invierno encima del disfraz quizá me haya estropeado algunos Halloweens mientras crecía en la fría Nueva Inglaterra, utilizar la autenticación multifactorial para proteger tus cuentas en línea te da una mayor tranquilidad.
3. Mantente al día
Don’t be haunted by the ghosts of employees past. Regularly update your permissions as well as your software, apps, and operating systems. And install security patches to protect against known vulnerabilities.
4. Ten cuidado con las estafas de phishing
The only acceptable phishing is for the good candy in the treat bag. Don’t click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown sources. Always verify the sender’s email address. (Learn more from The Resilience Rundown podcast episode Fighting Phishing).
5. Limita lo que compartes en las redes sociales
It’s tempting to post everything about your little ghosts and goblins, but be cautious. Cybercriminals can glean personal information to guess your passwords or answer security questions. (Watch our episodio sobre redes sociales del podcast «Strive»para obtener más consejos de seguridad.)
6. Protégete de los virus
Want to stay healthy? Install reputable antivirus and anti-malware software on your devices – and for pete’s sake, don’t bob for apples at a preschool party.
7. Notificar actividades sospechosas
Halloween pranks may be harmless, but cybercrime can have serious repercussions. If you suspect you’ve been a victim, report it to your local law enforcement and national cybercrime agencies.
There’s no sugarcoating the facts: Malicious attacks can happen at any time. You must remain vigilant to protect your organization from wolves in sheep’s clothing all year long. Follow these tips to significantly improve your online security and help protect yourself and your data from cyber threats.
