You’re likely aware we’re facing a time of increased instability due to the recent global events. These are being worsened by the continued efforts of cybercriminals to leverage this instability through a widening range of attacks focused not only upon critical infrastructure (e.g., power, gas, utility, and supply chains), but on business and individuals as well. We can’t stress enough how important your actions to be a “human firewall” are to protect yourself, your company and ultimately, help thwart the efforts of bad actors around the globe at this time.
Here are some steps you can take to secure your business and personal data:
- Be on the lookout for an increase in phishing eMails and social engineering tactics
- Watch for banking, eMail, social media and other entertainment account compromises
- Stay vigilant when utilizing links while browsing the Internet and within social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. This is especially so when you receive unexpected urgent messages.
- Ensure that Multi-Factor Authentication or MFA is enabled wherever possible
- Be on the lookout for anything unusual. If something seems amiss, utilize the security policies, processes, and protocols within your organization before opening attachments or clicking links.
- If you click a link that takes you to a site, or otherwise, that you didn’t expect… notify someone within your organization quickly and demand immediate activity to investigate. Don’t assume that things will just be taken care of.
If you’d like additional information on cybersecurity and current threats, here are a few resources you may find useful.
Of course, if Lieberman Technologies can serve as a resource for your company, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
