Dust off your safety toolkit

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With an increased amount of time being spent online, it’s more important than ever to get up to speed on the cybersecurity routines that will keep you and your family secure.
 

So let’s freshen up on some best practices that should be top of mind throughout every step of your day-to-day digital life. 


Be Alert to Email Scams

Protect yourself from email phishing scams by asking yourself some important questions before interacting with a new email, such as: Was I expecting this email? Do I know the sender? Is there a sense of urgency for my attention? Are there links and attachments in the email? Never click or open an email until you can verify that it is legitimate. One of the most common scams today is the phishing scam, Are Your People Letting Hackers SEE Your Business Data

Be Alert to Email Scams and Phishing Scams

Stay On Top of Windows/Mac and Software Updates 

Stop hitting that snooze button when your computer prompts you to update your software. Many times software is updated to protect against security flaws. So, if you don’t update, your device may remain vulnerable. Update your browsers, extensions, windows/mac OS, mobile apps – do a full check to make sure you’re up-to-date and protected. As well as keeping your software up to date, are you using the right software and which software do you choose to be affecting in the business?

Stay On Top of Windows/Mac and Software Updates

Clear Your Cache 

You probably will accumulate a lot of cookies and other trackings in your web browser as time goes on. It’s a good idea to periodically clear your browser cache for “all time,” giving yourself a fresh start. And if you’re concerned about adware, consider an extension like AdBlock Plus to help cut down on your exposure. 

Clear Your Cache - You will accumulate a lot of cookies and other trackings in your web browser as time goes on

Clean Up Your Password VAULT 

You may be surprised how many sites and passwords you’ve accumulated in your LastPass account. Take a stroll through your vault, and start shutting down accounts that you just don’t use anymore – for example, one-time registrations or sign-ups for one-off purchases. The fewer credentials you have, the fewer credentials you need to protect. Have you looked at using very cost affective Two Factor Authentication that comes built into business-grade applications?

Clean Up Your Password VAULT

Are Your People Letting Hackers SEE Your Business Data

You are a target for cybercriminals, don’t think you are not!!. At this point, it’s just a fact of life. Hackers, scammers and cybercriminals of all kinds target small businesses because they are on the internet. Read more in our new blog to secure your data.

Are Your People Letting Hackers SEE Your Business Data

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