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. Sii unico
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. Aggiungere un ulteriore livello di protezione
Indossare un cappotto invernale sopra il costume potrebbe aver rovinato qualche Halloween durante la mia infanzia nel freddo New England, ma l’uso dell’autenticazione a più fattori per proteggere i propri account online offre una maggiore tranquillità.
3. Tieniti aggiornato
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. Attenzione alle truffe di 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 L’episodio del podcast “Resilience Rundown” intitolato “Combattere il phishing”.)
5. Limitare la condivisione sui social media
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 dedicato ai social media del podcast “Strive”(per ulteriori consigli sulla sicurezza.)
6. Proteggiti dai 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. Segnalare attività sospette
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.
