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. Soyez unique
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. Ajouter une couche de protection
Enfiler un manteau d’hiver par-dessus mon déguisement a peut-être gâché quelques Halloween quand j’étais enfant dans la froide Nouvelle-Angleterre, mais l’utilisation de l’authentification multifactorielle pour protéger vos comptes en ligne vous apporte une tranquillité d’esprit supplémentaire.
3. Restez informés
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. Méfiez-vous des tentatives d’hameçonnage
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 l’épisode « Fighting Phishing » du podcast The Resilience Rundown.)
5. Limiter le partage sur les réseaux sociaux
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 épisode du podcast « Strive » consacré aux réseaux sociauxpour découvrir d’autres conseils de sécurité.)
6. Protégez-vous contre les 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. Signaler toute activité suspecte
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.
