“My message for companies that think they haven’t been attacked is: You are not looking hard enough.” – James Snook
If you missed last week’s updates, here’s a recap of week 17:
Day 80: 5,992,516 records are lost/stolen every day. If you want to see if your account has been compromised, visit: https://hubs.ly/H0kVhN00. Believe it or not, there is a data breach every day. Stay secure! #100securedays
Day 81: We know it’s convenient to save card details but it isn’t the best choice in terms of security. Click no if the site asks for it. #100securedays
Day 82: It was very easy to spot something wrong in the old days but now hackers make it look invisible, you don’t even know the virus is there. Scan your systems regularly, don’t be hesitant in asking some one in the IT department to check on it as well just to be sure. #100securedays
Day 83: This is an automated exploitation of vulnerabilities in popular software applications. This will serve as a platform to deliver malicious payloads such as Trojans, ransomware, and other malicious software. #100securedays
Day 84: 45 million smart home devices were installed in 2018. With the increase in a number of connected devices, this gives rise to more opportunities to access your home network. Change your password frequently, check vendor sites regularly for security alerts and Install patches. #100securedays
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