Cyber risks continue to grow as criminals get crafty with their computers and tech. But are you doing the right things to ensure youâre keeping your information safe?
Cybercrime is a pandemic of its own, says Derek Manky with Fortinetâs Fortiguard Labs. And in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, he has tips for keeping your information safe.
âItâs not a matter of if, but when. Everybody is vulnerable to this,â he said.
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Manky compares making sure youâre well-protected online to âwashing your cyber hands.â
If you donât, the consequences can be dire. The damage caused by data breaches has cost individuals and businesses as much as $4 million U.S., he says.
âItâs flourishing because the cybercriminal ecosystem is growing. Theyâre getting more profits. Theyâre getting deeper funding. Theyâre becoming more organized,â said Manky.
People have even been selling fake COVID-19 and vaccine passports on the dark web, he adds.
Many web users are still not careful enough when it comes to protecting their personal information, says Manky. It takes more than setting a strong password to stay secure.
âItâs good to change your passwords frequently; we always recommend that. But, having something on your mobile phone [like a] second security challenge-response code, that is an absolute gold standard now,â he said.
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His company hopes to make new hires soon, with over three million unfilled jobs globally waiting to be filled.
âPeople think itâs this very complex world, and it certainly can be. But there are a lot of simple steps for us to follow,â he said.
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