Just because you can click, doesn�t mean you should.

Remember, it can cost you a

hefty sum. Malicious links can do damage in several different ways, so be sure to
inspect links and ensure they�re from trusted senders before clicking.

2. into the habit of securing your presence through your mobile device as well. Use
strong passwords and biometric features, ensure you turn off your Bluetooth, don�t
automatically connect to any public Wi-Fi, and download with caution.

8. Beware of Social Engineering

When hackers can�t find a security vulnerability, they�ll attack in other ways.
Enter social engineering. This type of attack is more of an attack on the mind of
the user, rather than on the device, to gain access to systems and information.
Especially with the information publicly available online and over social media,
cyber criminals come up with creative ways to dupe users.

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9. Back-Up Your Data
These days, storage doesn�t cost much. There�s no excuse not to have a backup of
important data. Back it up on a physical location and on the cloud. Remember,
malicious threats and hackers don�t always want to steal your data, but sometimes
the end-goal is to encrypt or erase it. Back it up to have an ultimate recovery
tool.

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10. You�re Not Immune
The most harmful thought you can have is �it won�t happen to me,� or �I don�t visit
unsafe websites.� Cybercriminals don�t discriminate in targeting all sorts of
users. Be proactive. Not all mistakes can be undone with �ctrl + Z�.

Simple cyber security tips like these can go a long way in preventing a
catastrophe, but they�ve only scratched the surface of how your users can be
educated and protected. Cybint�s comprehensive cyber education platform was made
for all types of users, from beginner to advanced. Contact us to see how our
customized solutions can protect your users.

Cyber Security Tip #1: How to be realistic about your online presence
Understand that you�re an attractive target for cyber criminals.

If you have money (doesn�t matter how much), data (usernames, passwords, documents,
emails, etc.) or a place to work, you�re going to be targeted.

It�s not even personal, as cyber criminals automate most of their attacks.

Cyber Security Tip #2: The basics of safe online shopping

Online shopping safety: never do ith from a device that isn�t yours or on a network
you don�t own.

Your data could be copied and harvested by cyber criminals.

Make sure you�re the only one spending your money by:

Using safe network

Employing strong passwords (password managers FTW!)
Being careful about which websites you shop at
Never saving your card details in an online account
Verifying your transactions weekly to make sure there�s nothing fishy going on.
Want more tips? Get them here: All the Actionable Tips

You Need to Safely Shop Online.

Cyber Security Tip #11: Cleaning out your closet

Here�s a tip that applies to both your wardrobe and your apps: if you haven�t used
it in the past 6 months, it should go.

Clean out old apps you don�t use to get rid of vulnerabilities that cyber criminals
can exploit.

Keep it fresh!

yber Security Tip #12: A cure for your Internet addiction

How badly do you need to use someone else�s computer?

You can never know if someone else�s computer is infected with malware, has a
keylogger (that tracks and stores everything you type on the keyboard) or is simply
unsafe.

Stick to your own devices as much as possible.