Every day, software and app developers focus on keeping their users and products secure. They’re constantly looking for clues that hackers are trying to break into their systems, or they are searching for holes where cybercriminals could sneak in, even if they’ve never been breached before. To fix these issues and improve security for everyone who uses their services, upstanding software companies release regular updates.
Phishing is when cybercriminals use fake emails, social media posts or direct messages with the goal of luring you to click on a bad link or download a malicious attachment. If you click on a phishing link or file, you can hand over your personal information to the criminals. A phishing scheme can also install malware onto your device.
Make it harder for cybercriminals to compromise your accounts by enabling Multifactor Authentication (or MFA) to add an extra layer of protection to your accounts.
Did you know the average person has more than 100 passwords at any given time? Here’s an easy pro tip: a Password Manager can help you create strong, unique passwords for each account.
No matter the account, all passwords should be created with these 3 concepts in mind:
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