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Did you know that 82% of data breaches involve human error
As insane as it sounds, the simple mistake of clicking on a link in a phishing e-mail, or using a weak password, or joining a public Wi-Fi opens the door to cybercriminals to wreak havoc on you and your business.
Employees take these simple actions hundreds of times a day without ever giving it a second thought, and in a split second, a criminal can access things like:
- Your bank account, withdrawing thousands of dollars you’ll never get back
- Confidential client information, which you’ll have to pay tens of thousands to get back (and notify ALL your clients that you caused their private information to be leaked)
- Your company data, files and more, shutting it ALL down so that you can’t access anything until you pay thousands in online ransom and your business grinds to a halt
At MSP Blueshift, we’re passionate about process. For us, it’s about so much more than fixing the printer or keeping the lights on: it’s about doing better business. As your IT department, that means leveraging data now to make the future a brighter place.
But it doesn’t have to be this way!
When you and your employees subscribe to these free weekly 30- to 60-second tips and reminders, they will be better educated and much less likely to cause a breach in security.
Protect Your Bank Account And Important Data With Cybersecurity Tips Like These
Click here to get free tipsTip 1 – Don’t store passwords in your browser
Storing passwords (and credit cards) in your browser is not ideal for two reasons.
First, anyone who snoops around your computer can log in to accounts you have. Second, Chrome is not a highly secure application, and there are many applications and websites that can strip your passwords from your browser.
Using a professional-grade password manager, allowing you to have complex passwords stored in a way that makes you a lot less vulnerable to a breach.
Tip 2 – How to Spot a Phishing Email
Phishing emails are designed to look like real messages from trusted sources, tricking you into giving up login details or downloading malware. Stay alert by:
Checking the sender’s email – A message from your “boss” might actually come from a Gmail or unknown address.
Hovering over links (DON’T CLICK!) – If the URL looks suspicious or doesn’t match the real site, delete the email.
Looking for bad grammar – Poor spelling and awkward wording are red flags.
Going to the website directly – If in doubt, type the URL into your browser instead of clicking links.
Stay vigilant and think before you click!
Tip 3 – QR Codes Can Be a Cyber Trap
QR codes are convenient, but cybercriminals use fake QR codes to trick users into visiting malicious websites, stealing login credentials, or downloading malware. These deceptive codes can be placed over legitimate ones on restaurant menus, parking meters, flyers, or even emails.
Only scan QR codes from trusted sources – Be cautious of random QR codes found in public places.
Verify the URL before entering credentials – If a QR code directs you to a login page, manually type the official website URL instead of entering your details.
Watch out for tampered QR codes – Scammers sometimes place fake QR code stickers over legitimate ones to redirect users to fraudulent sites
Stay alert – If something feels off, don’t scan it!
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