We as a society are frequently reminded of how far we have become. While we continue to watch the war unfold from behind our screens, many tech savvy people around the world have rallied in support of Ukraine. They’ve banded together to put an end to Putin’s propaganda across the digital-sphere.
The war in Ukraine continues into its third week, while cyberattacks have skyrocketed. Investing in good cybersecurity has never been more prudent than it is today.
400,000 multinational hackers have volunteered to assist Ukraine by doing a number of things:
- Disrupting Russian websites
- Displaying anti-war messages on Russian media outlets
- Leaking private data
- Getting accurate information to Russian citizens
The majority of the world is focused on the war in Eastern Europe and a strong emphasis has been placed on the term cybersecurity. It has been pounded into our heads so much, but what does it mean to have good cybersecurity?
What is good cybersecurity?
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Up to date software and firmware
One major place hackers look to exploit are vulnerabilities in security practices. Do not ignore software security updates. If remembering to install the latest patch update is an issue, many opperating systems offer automatic updates. If yours does, enable it.
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Educate and recognize scams
Hackers are craftier with the way they scam people. Phishing emails appear more authentic too, which is why it’s important to recognize any signs of a scam. According to CISA, the goal of a phishing email is to gain information about the user, steal money, or install malware on their device.
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Strong passwords
Most places are requiring passwords of at least 10 characters in length, which include upper-case, lower case, one number, and one special character. These are all to make it more difficult for hackers to access private data.
IT professionals recommend implementing a solid cybersecurity plan. These are just three of the highly recommended practices to securing data. Give us a call today to speak to one of our representatives about crafting a plan to secure your data.