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Why is Cybersecurity Awareness Important?

Understanding the basics of cybersecurity is crucial in today's digital age. It's like having a set of keys to protect your online life. Being aware of common threats, like scams and viruses, helps you make smart choices when using the internet. Simple habits, such as using strong passwords and being cautious with emails, go a long way in keeping your personal information safe. Cybersecurity awareness isn't just about you; it's about creating a safer online space for everyone. When we all know how to stay safe online, we build a stronger defense against digital threats and make the internet a more secure place for everyone.

Phishing

Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and credit ...

Password Security

Strong passwords are of the utmost importance. They protect your electronic accounts and devices from unauthorized access, keeping your sensitive personal information safe. The more complex the password, the more protected your information will be from cyber threats and hackers...

iOS Keychain

iCloud Keychain remembers things, so that you don't have to. It autofills your information — like your Safari and app usernames, passwords and passkeys...

Juice Jacking

Planning to travel? No doubt you'll have your cell phone or another portable device, and you'll need to re-charge it at some point. If your battery is running low, be aware that juicing up your electronic device at free USB port charging stations...

Homograph Attacks

A homograph attack is a method of deception wherein a threat actor leverages on the similarities of character scripts to create and register phony domains of existing ones to fool users and lure them in...

Importance of Software Updates

For many PC users, the last thing you want to do is deal with updates to your software and hardware. In reality, it’s something that many of us put off as long as possible. After all, we handle a lot of work in a day, so why let a routine task interfere with...