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.