There could be more than just ghosts and ghouls hiding in the shadows this spooky season. Scammers lurk behind phishing emails, corrupt links and more. But with October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month and its theme “It’s Easy to Stay Safe Online” you can be prepared to protect your devices from ghosts, witches and more digitally and in person.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 was the twentieth annual celebration of spreading digital awareness. Although we have made strides in cybersecurity, there are still measures you can take to stay safe from hackers. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is promoting four key behaviors for October and beyond:
Create strong passwords and use a password manager
Use multi-factor authentication
Be aware of and report phishing
The rise of hybrid work, telehealth services, the prevalence of smart devices and the increasing trend of remote learning have highlighted the critical importance of safeguarding your home and its connected devices against external threats. Implementing these measures is imperative to ensure the integrity of your sensitive information. Devices frequently initiate software updates to ensure that your equipment operates on the latest and most secure technological software available. This proactive approach helps defend against potential cyber intrusions and data breaches.
By recognizing and addressing cyber threats, you’ll enhance the security of your household. Given the multitude of connected devices at your disposal, safeguarding them is crucial. You can ensure online safety effortlessly by following these guidelines. Once you incorporate the habit of employing robust passwords and being vigilant for phishing attempts or legitimate websites (those starting with “https”), it will become second nature, effectively shielding both you and your household’s devices. The goal is to uphold a secure online presence to eliminate any potential cyber vulnerabilities in your connected devices.