10 Most Important Cyber Security Tips for Your Users! When One Click Can Cost Thousands.

    The internet has become a space riddled with malicious links, trojans and viruses. Unsuspecting users are more vulnerable than ever before.  Here are our top 10 cybersecurity tips for your users.

    10 Most Important Cyber Security Tips for Your Users! When One Click Can Cost Thousands.
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    #1. Clicking Without Thinking Is Reckless

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    Close-up of male hands typing on laptop keyboard indoors. Businessman working in office or student browsing information

    Just because you can click, doesn’t mean you should, malicious links can do damage in several different ways, so be sure to inspect links and ensure they’re from trusted senders before clicking. Remember, it can cost you a hefty sum.

    #2. Use Two-Factor Authentication

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    This method provides two layers of security measures so if a hacker can accurately guess your password, there is still an additional security measure in place to ensure that your account is not breached. It’s important to have a strong password.

    #3. Look Out for Phishing Scams

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    The best way to be on the lookout for phishing scams is by avoiding emails from unrecognised senders, look for spelling mistakes or any inconsistencies in the email that looks suspicious, hangover any link you receive to verify what the destination is. Phishing attacks are some of the greatest cybersecurity threats as they are very easy to fall for. In a phishing attack, a hacker will pose as someone that the recipient may be familiar with to trick them into opening a malicious link, divulging important credentials, or opening software that infects the recipient’s system with a virus.

    #4. Keep Track of Your Digital Footprint

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    It’s important to keep track of your digital footprint, including social media, and to delete accounts you’re not using while ensuring you set strong passwords (that you change regularly).

    #5. Keep Up With Updates

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    Software patches can be issued when security flaws are discovered. If you find these software update notifications to be annoying, you’re not alone. But you can consider them the lesser of two evils when weighing up rebooting your device versus putting yourself at risk for malware and other types of computer infection.

    #6. Connect Securely

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    A high angle shot of a lock on a black computer keyboard on a black surface

    You might be tempted to connect your device to an unsecured connection, but when you weigh the consequences, it’s not worth it. Only connect to private networks when possible, especially when handling sensitive information.

    #7. Secure Your Mobile Device

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     It’s important to get into the habit of securing your presence through your mobile device as well. Use strong passwords and biometric features, ensure you turn off your Bluetooth, don’t automatically connect to any public Wi-Fi, and download with caution.

    #8. Beware of Social Engineering

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    Social engineering, this type of attack is more of an attack on the mind of the user, rather than on the device, to gain access to systems and information. Especially with the information publicly available online and over social media, cybercriminals come up with creative ways to dupe users.

    #9. Back-Up Your Data

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    There’s no excuse not to have a backup of important data. Back it up on a physical location and on the cloud. Remember, malicious threats and hackers don’t always want to steal your data, but sometimes the end-goal is to encrypt or erase it. Back it up to have an ultimate recovery tool.

    #10. You’re Not Immune

    The most harmful thought you can have is “it won’t happen to me,” or “I don’t visit unsafe websites.” Be proactive. Not all mistakes can be undone with “ctrl + Z”. Do not ignore this advice, look at it this way, you wouldn't exactly walk out of your apartment not locking the door behind you, so why would you leave you Social NET open?

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