4 Basic Mistakes Cybercriminals Cannot Wait To Exploit
Common sense solutions can put a stop to big problems
According to Security Magazine, a cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds somewhere on the web. The most common targets are usernames and passwords.
Most of these attacks occur because people leave themselves open to attack through general carelessness or because they don’t realize how even small things can lead to big problems.
Fortunately, you have many options when it comes to protecting your personal and business data. You can create threat prevention plans, data backups and recovery, network monitoring, and more, but the truth is that your cybersecurity is only as strong as its weakest link.
It’s that weak link that cybercriminals are poised to exploit.
To help keep your network safe — whether business or personal — take a look at these four common mistakes people make and how you can avoid them.
Too simple or short passwords
A too-familiar Hollywood cliche is when a computer or network is “hacked” by someone guessing the password within three tries. Sometimes the password is “password” (the laziest option for both users and Hollywood screenwriters), or it’s something strongly associated with…
