5 ways not to become a cybercrime statistic
It’s boom time for cybercrime, but some basic security practices can help reduce your risk of becoming a victim.
If you believe cybercrime is something that only happens to businesses and “other people,” now is a good time to reboot your attitude.
According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), one in three homes with computers are infected with malicious software, and 47 percent of American adults have had their personal information exposed by cyber criminals.
“Most people don’t fully understand the gravity of the situation,” says Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO at Cisco. “They think that security people are running round with their hair on fire, but the reality is everyone is a target of opportunity for an attacker.”
Here are 5 steps that can help you stay safe in a world of rising cybercrime.
1. Mind your passwords
2. Use multi-factor authentication
3. Turn on automatic updates
4. Be skeptical
5. Ask questions
These five measures will help reduce your risk of exposure, even at a time when the bad guys are pulling out all the stops to make you a cyberattack statistic.
Источник: https://newsroom.cisco.com
