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Protecting Your Digital Identity: Combating Phishing Attacks Five Essential Strategies to Enhance Your Cybersecurity Posture: 1. Maintain a Healthy Skepticism: Approach all digital communications with a critical eye, especially those requesting personal information or financial details. 2. Prioritize Software Updates: Ensure your software and operating systems are consistently updated to benefit from the latest security enhancements. 3. Implement Robust Passwords: Utilize strong, unique passwords for each account and consider employing a password manager for secure storage. 4. Exercise Caution When Clicking: Refrain from clicking on suspicious links or opening attachments from unknown senders to avoid potential malware infections. 5. Promote Cybersecurity Awareness: Share your knowledge about phishing and cybersecurity best practices with colleagues, friends, and family to strengthen the collective defense against cyber threats. #Cyberish #InfoSalus #Phishing #Cybertips #Cybersecurity #cyberattacks #cybersecurityawareness #Cybercorner #Cyberculture #Spam #Emails

Cyber Tip from AITC: Reporting Phishing Attempts in Outlook Phishing emails are a common cybersecurity threat designed to trick users into disclosing sensitive information or downloading harmful content. It's crucial to recognize and report these emails to protect yourself and your organization's data. How to Spot Phishing Emails: ^ Generic greetings ^ Spelling and grammatical errors ^ Urgent requests for personal information ^ Suspicious attachments or links What to Do: If you receive a suspicious email in Microsoft Outlook, report it to both Microsoft and your IT department. Simply select the email, click the "Report" button in the toolbar, and choose "Report phishing." Stay safe and secure your data! #CyberSecurity #PhishingPrevention #AITC #StaySafeOnline #DataProtection #AITCMakesitHappen

🔒 Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and it's time to take a closer look at your defenses! You may have locked the front door, but what about the side windows? Cybercriminals don’t need much to slip into your systems – just one weak spot. With SMBs being prime targets, it’s more important than ever to find and secure those hidden vulnerabilities. Are you confident you’ve covered all the critical areas? Click to find out where you might be exposed 👇 https://lnkd.in/gNZ3BxW2 #CybersecurityAwareness #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SMB #CybersecurityTips

Cyber Risks Are Real: Protect Yourself and Stay Vigilant! The recent incident where hackers accessed sensitive financial data and exploited vulnerabilities in credit bureaus highlights a critical need for individuals and businesses to remain alert in today’s digital landscape. Cybercriminals are increasingly sophisticated, targeting vulnerabilities across systems, and using stolen information to commit large scale fraud. Here are essential tips to protect yourself and your business: · Monitor Your Accounts Regularly – Frequent monitoring helps identify unusual activity early.   · Use Strong, Unique Passwords – Avoid using the same password across platforms to minimize risk.   · Be Cautious with Personal Data – Only share sensitive information on secure, trusted websites.   · Stay Updated – Ensure your software and systems are regularly updated to exploitation by hackers. At J Brew Solutions, we’re here to support you in navigating cyber risks and fortifying your security. Let’s work together to protect sensitive data and reduce exposure to cyber threats. https://lnkd.in/gJbXqkZS For more information, reach out to J Brew Solutions at 012 021 0998 or info@jbrew.co.za. #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #DigitalSafety #FinancialSecurity #JBrewSolutions

As a SME, your cyber security policy should be like this onion. It should contain multiple layers! You can see clearly defined layers. The outer layer is the easiest to peel away but as you get closer to the centre, the layers are packed tighter together to offer greater protection. Anti-Virus software, email filtering, ransomware protection, firewalls, DNS filtering, intrusion protection, password managers, cyber awareness training, simulated phishing attacks and many other cyber security solutions add layers of protection for your IT network, your users and ultimately your business. If a hacker is that determined, they will eventually penetrate all of the layers but many get bored after 2 or 3 layers and move on to an easier target. That is why having just anti-virus software and a firewall is not really sufficient enough to protect you. Your IT provider is a good place to start but not all IT companies are specialists in cyber security and cyber awareness. You need to speak to one that knows their onions! Plus those who have watched Shrek! know the whole story about Ogres and layers. #cybersecurity #sme #tips #business #technology #cyberawareness

🚨𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🚨 Up next: The $𝟭𝟬 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺 leaking critical contracts and financial data. Cybercriminals used ultra-realistic DocuSign templates from the dark web to breach accounts and steal sensitive information. Is your business prepared to handle sophisticated phishing threats? ⚠️ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. One email can put your entire business at risk. 👉 Strengthen your defenses with 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 services—train your team to recognize threats before they strike. Book your 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 at www.bare-cybersecurity.com and start protecting what matters. #HackedSeries #DocuSign #Phishing #BARECyberSecurity

👉 Interesting automated detection scenario using Microsoft Defender XDR. 👉 However, for organization that are starting to protect themselves against phishing, I would first start by enabling the Anti-Phishing policy in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 - First Contact Safety Tips. This built-in feature flags emails from new or unfamiliar domains, helping users stay vigilant against phishing and other threats. 👉 Then I would implement the automated detection scenario using Microsoft Defender XDR Adavanced hunting rule. And always remember, newly Registered Domains are considered highly suspicious especially if combined with an unexpected/unsollicited email. Stay Vigilant, Stay Safe. #Windfiel #MailingSexurity #CloudSecurity #MicrosoftSecurity

A recent IT outage linked to a Microsoft Windows update and a subsequent CrowdStrike Falcon Sensors software update has led to a series of phishing attacks putting millions at risk. The bug, affecting over 8.2 million PCs globally, is now being exploited by hackers posing as CrowdStrike support staff. It’s a harsh reminder of the importance of cybersecurity vigilance. Personal anecdote: At one of my previous companies, we faced a similar breach situation. The key lesson learned? Never underestimate the importance of double-checking credentials and educating employees about phishing tactics. 🚨 Here are some practical steps to mitigate such risks: 1. Always verify the identity of anyone claiming to be IT support. 2. Raise awareness among employees about phishing schemes. 3. Stay updated with CERT advisories and implement recommended precautions. Let's discuss: Have you or your organization experienced a similar phishing attack? What measures did you implement to prevent it from happening again? #cybersecurity #phishing #Microsoft #CrowdStrike #NextGenCISO

Despite the evolution of messaging platforms like Teams and Zoom, email remains the cornerstone of communication for most businesses in 2024. Phishing remains one of the top vectors for attackers, however with some basic setup you can ensure you are giving your business a fighting chance of warding off some of these threats. We’ve released a PDF guide – Email Security: Protecting your business from phishing attacks that guides you through tried and tested methods of keeping your business secure. #DownloadNow #Guide #Phishing https://bit.ly/4cZZR9m

Every company fears the headline: Data Breach Exposes Customer Information. But what are the most common causes of these breaches? 1️⃣ Misconfigured Software Settings 2️⃣ Social Engineering (Eg. Phishing) 3️⃣ Weak or Recycled Passwords (in combination with a lack of MFA) 4️⃣ Software Vulnerabilities The strongest defense? A culture of security awareness among your team, relentless updates to your systems, and regular security audits. It's not just about having the right tools; it's about using them wisely. Stay vigilant, stay updated, stay aware. #Cybersecurity #DataBreachPrevention