Passwords are the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your accounts.
Everyone loves the option to be reminded in three days to update their software. So often we get pop ups asking us to update our apps, firmware, and operating systems. It's something that we often look over and tell ourselves that we will do it eventually. Studies show that 80% of data breaches are caused by unpatched vulnerabilities. These unpatched vulnerabilities are what the updates patch. Ignoring software updates can leave your systems vulnerable to attacks that exploit known weaknesses. It's important to make it a habit to update your software as soon as updates are available. More often than not, there is an option to automate updates, by doing this, we can completely remove human error from the equation and forget about it. Having everything updated can help secure you and your data from potential threats.
Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers ...
Multi-Factor Authentication is a way of adding extra layers of security to your accounts. In most cases, it requires two different ways of you identifying yourself to gain access. Some examples of this are obvious, such as entering a password and then receiving a text on your phone. One of the earliest examples, and one we still do everyday, is needing not only your credit card to make a purchase, but also needing to enter a PIN. Studies show that utilizing multi-factor authentication can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your accounts, blocking around 99% of unauthorized access attempts. This is why it is so important to enable MFA when given the option. The few extra seconds of typing in a code sent to your phone, can save you from losing access to your personal information, financial assets, and overall online security.