Did you know that the average person uses the same three to seven passwords to log in to over 170 online accounts? In addition to being reused, these passwords are often weak and can be easily guessed by cybercriminals. If cybercriminals guess these passwords, they could access the majority of their victim’s online accounts.

Mobile devices have become an increasingly vital component of many organizations’ IT infrastructure. The surge of remote work makes these devices the most convenient choice for many employees. However, mobile devices also carry significant security risks.

For years, we’ve been warned not to share too much personal information with people we meet online. Now, you can shop online for almost any product, manage your finances with online banking services, and chat with friends and strangers on social media platforms.

You probably use URLs every day to access important websites such as your email inboxes, online banking accounts, and social media profiles. Unfortunately, cybercriminals can use URLs to direct you to malicious websites, to steal your personal information, or to initiate downloads of malware onto your devices.

Ask yourself these questions before you share any information.

Large-scale cyberattacks make the news, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Cybercrime is on the rise and the majority of attacks go unreported.

Social engineering is when someone tries to manipulate you into performing an action or sharing confidential information. Unfortunately, cybercriminals use social engineering to access computer systems, gather information, or make money. Most successful social engineering attacks are caused by human error.