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Lost flash drive, expensive lesson.
What will you do if your data falls into the wrong hands? Imagine that your personal documents were saved on the pendrive you lost – family photos, copies of ID documents, passwords. Now imagine that someone is selling this data online.The same can happen to your company data. Every lost pendrive is a potential risk…
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Fake email
Imagine that you receive an email or phone call from your “boss” in which he urgently asks you to transfer money for an “important project” by sending you an invoice to pay. Sounds credible, right? But what if it’s a scammer? Such a scam can end in financial problems for the company, but also consequences…
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Unsecured Wi-Fi network
You’re sitting in a cafe, using free Wi-Fi, and at the same time someone is intercepting your data: bank account logins, photos, and even messages. The same can happen when you use company email or systems. Protect yourself. Use a VPN and never log into sensitive accounts via public Wi-Fi networks. You’re not only protecting…
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Infected email attachment
Would you click on the attachment if the threat concerned your bank account? Imagine a scenario where you open an attachment of an “important invoice” and in the background someone takes control of your computer. Now imagine that the same hacker has access to your private bank account, photos of your children or messages that…
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Lost phone
Your phone, your life and the data that can ruin you Have you ever wondered what would happen if someone found your phone? If you don’t have a screen lock, you potentially give them all your data: photos, photos of prescriptions (medical data), contacts, messages and access to banking applications. The same applies to your…
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Overly trusting employee on LinkedIn
An overly trusting employeeHow can what you post online work against you? Do you share details about your job title and the systems you work on on social media? Sounds innocent, right? But what if someone uses this information to impersonate you and phish data from your friends or company?Think before you post. The fewer…
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Failed update – open door for hackers
Do you want someone to enter your home through an open door? Outdated software is like an open door to your life – professional and private. Hackers love to exploit loopholes in systems to steal data. Did you know that neglecting updates can also expose your private devices to attack? Don’t take risks – update…
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Pendrive found on the street
Would you trust a stranger who asks for your house keys? Imagine plugging in a pendrive found in a parking lot – it sounds like curiosity, but it ends in tragedy. It could be your computer, your data and your life that will be infected by malware. Don’t take any chances. If you find an…
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Fake prize contest
Is a hypothetical win worth losing your data? Let’s say you click on a “promotion” and in return give someone access to your email, bank account or private messages. It was supposed to be a great trip to warm countries and there is minus 50 thousand in the account. In an instant, your private or…
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Password on a sticky note
Story: An employee wrote down his password on a sticky note and stuck it to the monitor. An outsider used it to break into the system. The logs indicated that the person whose password was used was responsible for the damage. Tips: Read true stories related to the slogans written on the sticky note:
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Phishing
You see an email promising free gifts – you click, because who wouldn’t want a gift? But instead of gifts, you get a virus that steals your personal data and all the money you have in your bank account. Don’t take risks, even in the holiday spirit. Check the website addresses and don’t click on…