With Memorial Day weekend upon us, we’d like to remind our readers to be extra mindful when it comes to online security, protecting sensitive business data and safeguarding personal information.
Here are some cybersecurity best practices and security tips to help you boost your cyber defenses and mitigate your exposure to risk:
In today’s technology-driven environment and constant connection to our mobile devices, many people turn to public Wi-Fi for a seamless web browsing experience, or to avoid data usage. However, the dangers of connecting to public Wi-Fi networks are rampant and growing.
Hackers use various devices to mimic a real wireless connection and steal users’ data, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), passwords, credit card information and more. The following are a few Wi-Fi best practices to help ensure that your personal and business data are not compromised:
Fraudsters use phishing attacks to try and manipulate people into downloading malicious files, divulging sensitive information, or clicking on malevolent links. During this attack scenario, criminals maximize their success rate by impersonating C-level executives’ email addresses, employing urgency and sending emails during high-stress times, such as on a Friday before a long holiday weekend.
By keeping the subsequent security tips in mind, you can curb your chances of falling victim to a phishing scam during Memorial Day weekend.
It is critical that businesses do not skimp on employee security awareness training. Equipping staff with the knowledge, tools and best practices will help them make smarter security decisions and prevent an attack from occurring.
Criminals may use phony social media accounts to post jaw-dropping discounts that are scams. When coming across a deal that seems too good to be true, it most likely is.
As a proactive defense against cyber-attacks, we recommend performing adequate due diligence to verify the deals are valid. For example, call the retailer via phone at the number listed on their website, or email their client service department. Don’t be fooled into sharing or clicking on these coupons without validating their legitimacy first. If you want to help mitigate this type of scam from growing, you can change your privacy settings on Facebook to prevent someone from posting on your wall without your approval.
To eliminate vulnerabilities on your devices, especially for those frequent travelers, consider the following cybersecurity tips: