Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility.
Heimdal Security provides us with three rules to protect our computers:
1. Never rush into sending sensitive information - Lots of big companies have been attacked lately through spear phishing, with attackers posing as the CEOs. Snapchat and Seagate are among the hit companies. The HR employees received emails that, apparently, were coming from their CEOs. They fell into the trap and sent confidential data without even questioning if they really are talking to whom they think they are. It led to the leak of W-2 tax form information on thousands of current and former employees.
2. Never click on links that you don’t know where they lead – Here’s a basic rule: if you don’t know where a link will lead you, nor did you request it, then it’s safer to not open it. Do not click on short links, not on weird links. Beware of links where the domains look similar to the legit ones but have a slight variation in spelling or a different domain. Nada.
3. Never download email attachments that they never requested - Email attachments can be used by attackers to take over their computer and deliver malware. This is mostly true for attacks done through spammy emails, but there’s been a constant growth of attacks carried on social networks and instant messaging software. It would be safe to ask your employees to keep their guard up when they’re on their private, social accounts.
Visit the City of Roseville Cybersecurity Resources page to explore diverse discussions from industry leaders.
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