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3 Things to Double-Check Before Sending Your Next Email https://blog.zerobounce.net//double-check-sending-marketi/

Cyberattacks on Healthcare Spike 45% Since November https://threatpost.com/cyberattacks-healthcare-spike-ran//

Businesses Feel Remote Working Hurts Security Concerned about your work from home transition? You’re not alone. Businesses of all sizes and industries have expr...essed concerns that decentralized work environments and remote users hurt their security posture. Working from home doesn’t have to mean that your organization becomes more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Contact us today to strengthen your remote security and keep your business up and running. Get our Remote Workforce Security Checklist here: https://www.veltecnetworks.com/securing-your-remote-workers/ See more

Four new things you can do with Google Maps https://edition.cnn.com//new-google-maps-featur/index.html

Microsoft shares how SolarWinds hackers evaded detection https://www.bleepingcomputer.com//microsoft-shares-how-so/

Cybersecurity Tip of the day: Look out for phishing scams 88% of organizations worldwide experienced spear-phishing attempts last year. While some phishing scams are easy to spot, others can be difficult to detect. Carefully analyze every email and inspect the sender, language, links, and attachments. ... - Source of statistic for reference: Proofpoint’s 2020 State of the Phish Report https://www.proofpoint.com//gtd-pfpt-uk-tr-state-of-the-ph #CyersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Tip of the day: Use your mobile devices securely Some quick tips for securely using your mobile device include: Use a strong passcode, keep your device updated, only download apps from trusted sources, don’t send sensitive information via text or email, and perform backups. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Tip of the day: Security Awareness Training should be ongoing Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving as cybercriminals continuously learn new ways to trick their victims. Security training must be ongoing to keep employees up to date with threats, scams, and best practices. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Tip #6: Don’t overshare on social media It’s fun to share on social media networks, but beware. Cybercriminals can learn a lot about their victims on social media, such as where you went to school, your pet’s name, and more, and can use that information for social engineering. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Tip #5: Ensure you understand all policies and procedures Understanding your organization’s policies and procedures is an essential part of your position. Policies help you understand what’s acceptable behavior while procedures help ensure your organization has consistent steps to follow when necessary. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Tip #4: Backup your data Hackers aren’t always interested in stealing your data. In some instances, encrypting or erasing your data is their end-goal. Make sure you have data backups at work and at home, so you don’t lose important files. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Tip #3: Keep up with updates Software updates are often issued to fix security flaws that could be exploited by a malicious actor. Updates can also provide new or enhanced features, and more! Keep up with updates for your security and to improve your user experience! #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Tip #2: Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) If a cybercriminal gets their hands on your password, multi-factor authentication (MFA) can prevent them from successfully logging into your account! MFA requires an additional form of verification outside of your password to help protect you. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Tip #1: Think before you click By using personal information, current events, hot-button topics, and more, cybercriminals will create enticing headlines to try to trick you into clicking on a malicious link. Inspect every link and stop and think before you click. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Myth: Phishing scams are easy to detect Fact: Cybercriminals are continuously advancing their tactics to make phishing scams more difficult to detect. Many phishing emails use social engineering techniques to make them more personalized, resulting in a higher success rate for the attacker. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Myth: My data, or the data I have access to isn’t valuable Fact: All data is valuable. Whether your organization is a start-up business or large corporation, your data is worth something to a cybercriminal. The same rules apply to your personal data, as even a password can lead to a goldmine. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Myth: Complete cybersecurity is achievable Fact: Although it would be nice if complete cybersecurity were a one and done kind of thing, there’s no such thing as being completely cyber-secure. New threats emerge every day, making cybersecurity an ongoing process. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart

Myth: Personal devices can’t impact your organization Fact: Personal devices can compromise a company’s network. This makes it so important for organizations to have strong Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies that outline security protocols for personal devices. #SecurityAwarenessMonth #BeCyberSafe #BeCyberSmart