Compu-SOLVE Technologies Inc.
781 Balm Beach Rd. L4R 4K4 Midland, ON, Canada

Quite frankly, cybercrime targets everyone and every organization. High-profile individuals like celebrities or government officials typically have a lot more to lose than an everyday citizen, so they offer more value to attackers. But cybercriminals will be happy to also target you and attempt to gain access to your bank account or confidential information. *Information from KnowBe4*

Usually spread via phishing attacks, ransomware encrypts computers or data until the victim pays a ransom to gain the decryption keys (or manages to restore systems with unaffected backups). This attack represents one of the most pervasive and dangerous forms of cybercrime, sometimes putting lives at risk (when it hits hospitals) or severely disrupting society (when it compromises entire cities or municipal services). *Information from KnowBe4*

Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to inform the public of the importance of cyber security. Learn More: https://bit.ly/2SUfc3E

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Fun Fact: The average user will tap, swipe, and click their phone 2,617 times a day.

Phishing is the default strategy in a cybercriminal’s playbook. Many phishing attempts feature common red flags, such as grammatical errors or a sense of urgency, but others are much more sophisticated (such as CEO fraud, in which the attacker pretends to be your boss and asks you to wire money). *Information from KnowBe4*

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Social engineering is the art of manipulating, influencing, and deceiving humans for nefarious purposes. Social engineers attempt to hack your emotions to convince you to perform a risky action like clicking on a phishing link or releasing sensitive information over the phone. These attacks lay the foundation for most scams and are often the root cause of security incidents. *Information from KnowBe4*

Six Simple Ways to Improve Security from KnowBe4... #6. For most of us, memorizing every username and password for every account is nearly impossible. That explains the tendency to use the same password for multiple accountsa mistake that increases vulnerability. Make your life easier (and more secure) by getting a password manager, which is software that can create, store, and sync all your login credentials across multiple devices.

Six Simple Ways to Improve Security from KnowBe4... #5. When was the last time you reviewed who can see what is on your social media feeds? Do you know which apps have elevated permissions and access to personal data? As tedious as auditing privacy settings may sound, think of it as a way of regaining control of your privacy. Stay tuned for more!

Six Simple Ways to Improve Security from KnowBe4... #4. Out-of-date devices and apps leave doors open for cybercriminals. Developers often use updates to close those doors and patch security holes. You can easily improve security by implementing automatic updates on all devices and software, so you never miss an essential upgrade. Stay tuned for more!

Six Simple Ways to Improve Security from KnowBe4... #3. Every superhero has a sidekick. Think of multi-factor authentication as your password’s sidekick. It helps protect your account by requiring a second code to log in (often sent via text message or email, or through an authenticator app). That way, if someone gains access to your password, they will still need the second code to access your account. Stay tuned for more!

6 Simple Ways to Improve Security from KnowBe4... 2. Reporting security incidents represents one of the easiest and most vital components of information security. The longer an incident goes unreported, the more damage it could cause. From phishing emails to secured doors left open, there is no potential security incident too small to report. Stay tuned for more!