Cybercriminals are continuously advancing their tactics to make phishing scams more difficult to detect. Many phishing emails use social engineering techniques to make them more personalized, resulting in a higher success rate for the attacker. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

All data is valuable. Whether your organization is a start-up business or large corporation, your data is worth something to a cybercriminal. The same rules apply to your personal data, as even a password can lead to a goldmine. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

Although it would be nice if complete cybersecurity were a “one and done” kind of thing, there’s no such thing as being completely cyber-secure. New threats emerge every day, making cybersecurity an ongoing process. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

Personal devices can compromise a company’s network. This makes it so important for organizations to have strong Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies that outline security protocols for personal devices. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

Many times, nothing visually happens when a device or network is infected. Often, the attacker’s goal is to go undetected, however, there are directed attacks such as ransomware that will be immediately visible. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

All public Wi-Fi can be compromised, even with a password. Anyone who has access to the Wi-Fi password could abuse the connection. That means that if your information isn’t encrypted, it could fall into the wrong hands. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

Many attacks can stem from social networking sites. For example, if your friend gets breached, you could get private message from them with a link telling you to “click here to watch a funny video!” when in reality, it’s a malicious link. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

Many cybersecurity threats do come from the outside, but insider threats are just as likely. Insider threats can have malicious intent or could be the result of an honest mistake. Either way, these insider threats are often difficult to detect. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

Anti-virus and anti-malware software are incredibly important when it comes to protecting your system, but that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. This software can’t protect against all cybersecurity risks, many of which involve human error. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

While some industries are targeted more fiercely than others, no business is off-limits when it comes to a cyber-attack. If your organization has access to or stores sensitive data, you are vulnerable to a cyber-attack. #getcybersafe #becybersafe techally.ca

A majority of data breaches happen at small businesses. Often times, small and medium-sized businesses lack the proper security measures and training to defend against cybercriminals, making them a major target. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

A strong password is certainly important, but it is not enough to protect your organization entirely. Multi-factor authentication will help protect your account a step further, along with many other necessary security measures. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

You don’t need to be connected to the internet to experience a data breach. For example, your organization’s entire IT system could become infected just by one employee using an infected USB drive. Threats come in many forms. #getcybersafe #becybersafe techally.ca

Paying for proper security and training is much cheaper than trying to recover from a single breach. In fact, many organizations that suffer a data breach don’t recover at all. Preventative breach measures will go a long way to help protect you. #getcybersafe #becybersafe

Every organization and employee that has access to, or could come into contact with sensitive data, should receive cybersecurity training. Threats are continuously evolving, making ongoing training critical for all. #getcybersafe #becybersafe techally.ca/security-trainin…

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! Follow us for a bit of new content over the next couple of weeks, including myths, tips, and some videos of how to #getcybersafe! Need help with your Security? Get in touch, we would be happy to help! techally.ca

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