As the frequency of cyber security attacks continues to rise, it’s crucial to equip yourself and your business with effective protection measures. Read these simple yet essential cyber security tips shared by former hackers.
The story of a tech-savvy teenager turning their hand to hacking and getting hired by the very company they’ve infiltrated seems too strange to be true, yet it is one we’ve seen multiple times in a variety of industries. Some of these ‘reformed hackers’ are even sharing their cyber security tips online, offering a glimpse of how hackers think, and how you can begin to safeguard against unwanted security breaches.
While you may not think your business will be of interest to potential cyber-attacks, in this digital-age our data is more valuable than ever before, and there are some relatively straightforward ways to start protecting yourself online.
There are some tips that we may be more familiar with – being wary of suspicious-sounding texts and emails, not clicking on any unfamiliar links – while others offer a more nuanced look at the technologies and protocols that can safeguard yourself and your business against cyber-attacks. We round up some of the top tips from these articles for you here.
Password security is perhaps the first thing these experts say to secure, using a variety of methods:
The majority of cyber-attacks happen through company employees, with breaches often occurring through email accounts. Once a hacker has infiltrated the system, spyware and malware can then be used to compromise the site. Here are some simple computer safety tips:
Attacks can also come through your phones – both via company and personal devices. Keeping these avenues secure is just as important as safeguarding your computer.
While these suggestions are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how you can protect your organisation, they show a valuable insight into how hackers think and work, and following even a few of these steps can make the world of difference.
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As the frequency of cyber security attacks continues to rise, consider equipping yourself and your business with these effective protection measures.