Protect yourself from Phishing
Phishing is a hacking scheme that tricks users into downloading harmful messages. This scheme appears like a regular email using legitimate-looking links, attachments, business names, and logos. The email persuades users to take action, whether it’s clicking a link or downloading an attachment. A phishing email may also have a clickbait subject line that catches your eye. Whale phishing is another form of email phishing that’s targeted at company executives. Alternatively, spear-phishing sends emails to other specific members of a business to steal information.
Avoid Malware attacks
Malware, also known as malicious software, hacks devices by either slowing them down significantly or stopping them from working entirely. It destroys computer systems through agents such as trojan malware, spyware, viruses, ransomware, adware, and worms.
Don't pay the cost of Ransomware
Ransomware is a specific form of malware that encrypts a user’s computer systems. Once a ransomware attack has been implemented, users can no longer access their systems or files. In order for users to re-access their systems, they’re required to pay a ransom fee to the cybercriminals.
Data Breaches
A data breach occurs when sensitive data is stolen from a system without authorization from the system owner. Confidential user information can include but isn’t limited to credit card numbers, social security numbers, names, home addresses, email addresses, user names, and passwords.
Compromised Password
Compromised passwords most often occur when a user enters their login credentials unknowingly on a fake website. Common username and password combinations also leave accounts more vulnerable to attacks. Password reuse across multiple platforms can make your systems even more susceptible to hackers, leaving multiple accounts at high risk.
