Here is some useful information to help you understand the internet and why its important to protect yourself from cyber-attacks.

Nowadays, its not a surprise that cyber threats are real and its not going anywhere anytime soon. The news often reports news on this been hacked, that being compromised etc. I'd like to think we all need to be more vigilant.

PONDER THIS:

1) 143 Million Americans data was compromised during the Equifax breach a few months ago (May 2017)

2) The WannaCry Ransomware attack compromised over 150,000 computers in over 150 countries around the world.

3) 21.5 million personnel records were stolen in 2015 from the Office of Personnel Management.

These are just a few examples, and hacks on this magnitude only verify how much risk any electrical gadget connected to the internet can be hacked.

However, hackers have also found ways to compromise systems NOT connected online, using USB hard drives. This tactic was used to spread the Stuxnet Virus

It may take a little longer than your used to BUT following cybersecurity policies you can protect you online.

1) CHECK OUT THESE CYBER SECURITY BEST PRACTICES

2) CHECK OUT THE WE LIVE SECURITY PDF : POLICIES FOR SMALL FIRMS