23 Sep 6 Cybersecurity Habits to Break – Before They Break You
Bad Habit 1: Leaving your computer unlocked and unattended
With the slip of a USB stick, bad actors can corrupt files or steal information. This applies at coffee shops and even the office. Anything you leave it, lock it! Avoid unknown USB charging ports, too. They’re easy for hackers to compromise and can also physically damage your device.
Bad Habit 2: Using weak passwords
Short, common, old, default, and guessable passwords can have serious consequences. Consider utilising a password manager to help you create, change out, and remember your unique logins. And don’t forget to turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) options!
Bad Habit 3: Letting security updates slide
Every device, app, and antivirus you use has to be using the most recent version to be effective. New security patches keep hackers from manipulating known vulnerabilities. See an available update? Don’t wait! Download. Reboot. Repeat.
Bad Habit 4: Using company equipment for personal use
More than half’ of us are guilty of it – especially if you WFH. A personal text or email may not seen like a big deal, but the consequences are real. Risks are even higher when online shopping or downloading non-company software. If you do nothing else, delete personal data from your work machine and stop storing sensitive company info on your personal devices.
Bad Habit 5: Getting too comfortable in your inbox
At least 90% of company-side cyber attacks come from a malicious email. Don’t let our guard slip. Take a moment to examine the “from” address in every email that hits your inbox, along with checking for suspicious links. (Yes, even if you know the sender!)
Bad Habit 6: Letting your cybersecurity knowledge stagnate
Cybersecurity best practises change daily. Don’t assume you know everything: Keep yourself educated.
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