Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is something that we all need to be concerned about.  Regardless if we use our computers for casual use, business, fun, or all of the above, there undoubtedly are times when we need to enter usernames and passwords.  

The Password Problem

If you are like I am, I literally have a list of hundreds of passwords for various sites.  The best practice is that you have a different password for each site. But that can be very hard to do.  After a while, you just have a hard time even thinking up new passwords, let alone remember them.  And beyond that, truly secure sites often require you to change your password every 60, 90 or 120 days.  Use upper and lower case.  Add a number or two.  Then add in a few random symbols.  Sheesh! When will it end?  

Password Complexity And The Weak Link...

Yes, creating and using complex passwords is good practice, and you should do it. 

But there is a flaw in the...

Phishing Problems

We have all heard about the problems that can occur when an employee clicks on a malicious link within an email. Perhaps you have even experienced it in your business. 

Maybe it was an honest mistake.  Maybe it was careless. Maybe they didn't know any better.  But regardless of the reason, justified or unjustified, the action can put your business .... out of business.  

It used to be that accidentally clicking on a malicious link would result in you being put on a mailing list. Or maybe hijacking your computer to a porn site.  Steal a credit card number.  Or any number of problems from inserting a virus into your system.  But typically these events didn't put your business at real risk of a catastrophic problem.  But that has changed recently.

What Made Hackers So Damaging?

Yes, the world of computer hackers has taken a truly evil turn.  What has made this possible?  Three things.  The first is...