Top Cybersecurity Tips

October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month and these are some of the great tips we found to help to keep you safer when operating online.

Here they are:

Tip 1: Use strong passwords that mix 1etters, num3ers & $ymbols, spaces & random phrases, at least 12 characters

- 24 billion passwords were exposed by hackers in 2022
- More than 80% of breaches relate to stolen, lost or reused passwords

Tip 2: Check for updates regularly to patch security flaws amd fix crashes & bugs

Tip 3: Enable MFA (Multi-factor Authentication)

-Microsoft says 99.9% of password based threats can be prevented with MFA

Tip 4: Don't use public Wi-Fi - this can leave your personal information vulnerable

Tip 5: Implement an incident response plan to mitigate damage in the event of a breach

Tip 6: Safeguard your online presence, regularly review privacy settings.

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