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3 crucial security steps people should do, but don't

Malwarebytes

Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts. Create and store unique passwords for each account with the help of a password manager Strong passwords are a two-part problem: They must be unique for every online account, and they must be remembered.

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What Is Malware? Understanding the Basics of Website Malware

SiteLock

Yet in a recent report by Nationwide , only 13% of small business owners said they’d been targeted by a cyberattack, but when they saw specific examples of cybercrime — from phishing to ransomware — that number shot up to 58%. The fact of the matter is, a malware attack impacts corporations and small businesses differently.

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Top 9 Cybersecurity Challenges SMEs Currently Face

Responsible Cyber

If an employee is tricked by a malicious link in a phishing email, they might unleash a ransomware attack on their small business. Once access is gained, ransomware quickly locks down business computers as it spreads across a network. Until a ransom is paid, businesses will be unable to access critical files and services.