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. Seja 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. Adicione uma camada de proteção
Colocar um casaco de inverno por cima da minha fantasia pode ter estragado alguns Dias das Bruxas enquanto eu crescia na fria Nova Inglaterra, mas usar a autenticação multifatorial para proteger suas contas online oferece uma segurança adicional.
3. Mantenha-se atualizado
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. Fique atento a golpes 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 episódio “Fighting Phishing” do podcast The Resilience Rundown.)
5. Limite o compartilhamento nas redes sociais
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 episódio sobre redes sociais do podcast Strivepara obter mais dicas de segurança.)
6. Proteja-se contra vírus
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. Denunciar atividades suspeitas
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.
