How You Can Protect Your Data from Cybercriminals + MORE Aug 2nd

If you found a USB stick in the bathroom at work, would you plug it into your computer to see what’s on it? Preying on our inherent curiosity is one clever way cybercriminals try to trick us into making security mistakes in an effort to gain access to sensitive computer systems and launch a cyber attack. 

Human errors—like clicking on a malicious link in a phishing attack—can have debilitating impacts on businesses and personal lives. Hackers can steal personal information, like credit card or social insurance numbers, and publish it on the dark web, while companies could see a sudden drop in revenue as cautious customers take their business elsewhere. A whopping 95 per cent of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error, like failing to install software security updates or having weak passwords. In short, protecting your data is paramount. 

More than 20 years ago, computer privacy specialist Bruce Schneier wrote on his blog, “Only amateurs attack machines; professionals target people…

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