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An update or patch is a code modification that corrects security and/or functionality problems in operating systems, software and applications. Apple iOS/macOS and Windows are common operating systems.

Limit the personal information you share on websites to the bare minimum, and make sure each website’s URL starts with "https," which means it is a secure website.

Today’s popular hybrid work model has employees working from multiple locations and using a variety of devices. This creates new cybersecurity challenges that, in turn, require new security habits.

Privacy is good for business. Your customers’ personal information may be valuable to your business, but it’s also something customers value and need to protect. If you collect customers’ personal information, it is your responsibility to protect it.

Unpatched software is one of the leading causes of data breaches for businesses. Ignoring patches sent to fix an existing software flaw can leave you open to hackers.

Reduce your business’s cyberattack risk by limiting access rights to all your digital assets so only the employees who need to use them can access them.

Be prepared to minimize fallout from a ransomware attack with resources from NIST’s Small Business Cybersecurity Corner website and their Cybersecurity Framework Quick Start Guide.

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

Beyond the basics, keep all systems software up to date. Enable the “show files extensions” options in the Windows setting of your computer to spot potentially malicious files.

The 2024 Business Impact Report from the Identity Theft Resource Center reports on the impact of identity crimes and cyberattacks on small businesses and solopreneurs.

Social media users, including small businesses, update their profiles constantly, delivering private but useful info to attackers. How do you defend yourself?

Malware is one of the biggest threats to the security of your computer, tablet, phone and other devices. Learn how to protect yourself, how to tell if your device has malware and how to remove it.

Antivirus software checks for viruses in real time, as they are happening, and removes the viruses before they can cause damage.

Help protect your business against phishing attempts by using an enhanced email filtering tool that inspects all emails and blocks the phishy ones before they are delivered to you inbox.

Reduce your business’s risk of having a cyberattack by creating a cybersecurity policy. Also, develop a Cyber Incident Response Plan to enable faster recovery following a cyberattack.

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.

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.

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.

Go to the “Have I Been Pwned?” website and enter your email address and/or your phone number to discover if your account has been compromised.

Develop a cybersecurity policy to help prevent your business from experiencing a cyberattack. Add an incident response plan so your business is prepared to take action if a cyberattack happens.

Take this free short course to help protect your business with backups.

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.

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

Check if your publicly available IP address and website have any common weaknesses that could allow cybercriminals to access your networks and devices at home or in an office.

As technology evolves, the prevalence of ransomware attack is growing among businesses and consumers alike. It’s important for digital citizens to be vigilant about basic digital hygiene in an increasingly connected world.