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Many top risks are due to internal human behaviour and compromised or stolen devices

As a key decision maker within your company, you have many tasks — including ensuring that confidential business and customer data is protected. You’ve put security processes into place, but unseen vulnerabilities can still put your organization at risk.

58%

of global small and medium-sized enterprises report they are not very aware of multi-factor authentication and its security benefits.1

99.9%

of attacks are blocked by multi-factor authentication.2

Protecting sensitive data from cybercriminals is a time investment in your business’s future. The Mastercard Trust Centre can assist you with expert tools and resources.

Learning content and tools

With the Mastercard Trust Centre, you have access to trusted information, tools and resources to help you establish and strengthen essential security protocols and respond to the work-from-home realities of today.

Ransomware: Q&A

Learn everything you need to know about ransomware, from its history to types to how to respond to a ransomware attack and more.

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Ransomware tips

This article explains what to do if your system has been infected by ransomware. More pressing, it provides tips on how to avoid an infection in the first place.

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Security tips for remote workers

Long and unique passphrases, auto log-out settings and updated software are just a few ways to minimize the risks associated with home-based workers’ lax security practices.

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Protect your email and your reputation

Email is used extensively as the initiator for a cyberattack that could lead to your computer system being infected with some form of malware or ransomware, giving access to the criminal to steal valuable data or to transfer your money into fraudulent accounts.

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Windows 11/10: Backup your PC

Backups are critical to protecting your data — especially in the event of a ransomware attack where cybercriminals demand payment to restore stolen or encrypted information.

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Backup your Mac with Time Machine

Use Time Machine to automatically backup your files, including apps, music, photos, email and documents.

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GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit

The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) has selected essential tools to help reduce your cyber risk. This free toolkit makes it easy for businesses of any size to find and implement cybersecurity practices.

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1. Source: CRI Global MFA Survey, 2024. ↩

2. Source: FinancesOnline: 55 Important Password Statistics You Should Know: 2024 Breaches & Reuse Data, 2025. ↩

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