In part 1 of our cybersecurity special, we took an overview look into the various types of incidents that often occur around cybersecurity.
Today, WikiTruth takes a deeper look into a specific type of cybersecurity failure: DATA BREACHES
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Data breaches happen all the time. For some sites, like that old videogame forum you may have visited back in college, we can understand why their security wasn't up to par.
But for others, such as the recent marriott hotel scandal, it leaves us questioning who are we trusting while we hand over our sensitive data?
The bad news is they won't know for certain how many guests our data is leaking at any given time. What we can do, however, is prevent the next hack, knowing what we know now, not just how far the data is being pilfered.
Security is a tricky business, but a big part of it is how people take care of themselves after a data breach happens. As people try to figure out ways to avoid being a victim again, we're reminded all too often that we can take security into our own hands.
A quick online search can teach us a few things:
Never open a new tab on your computer without opening another window.
Keep cookies off of your computer's hard drive.
Use a different browser tab.
Be aware of file systems that are accessed before web pages are loaded.
Try and avoid accessing sensitive websites (even if you know how β you have done your research). This could involve blocking websites in Google's cache.
In a matter of moments, hackers are able to infiltrate a company's private database and soak up all the sensitive info they desire.
When you put your data into these sites, are you aware of the risk associated with that action? Why are companies failing so hard when it comes to keeping our private data secure?
If not, you should know this already. All companies need an understanding of what cyber threats really look like. Here's how you can prepare better today.
If we let corporate IT take a backseat to human judgment, it's likely that we'll find ourselves operating at the whim of government bureaucrats. Let's face it: the government isn't the only entity with the power to control your data and personal safety.
Let's not forget that hackers are not just a threat, they are a potential threat and you should take steps every bit as important as preparing for what you are likely to be exposed to. How did companies fail to make these important security decisions before? What can we do to prevent hackers?
To help you make important decisions today, we've compiled a list of some of the most important security recommendations you should heed, backed by some of the highest rated companies in the world. Be certain to ask any questions you may have. It's also worth noting that you should consult these sites for a comprehensive answer.
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