Although National Cyber Security Month finished up last month, it doesn’t mean it’s still not important to talk about.
Those were the words from Wisconsin DATCP Administrator Michelle Reinen on the WCUB Breakfast Club.
She explained about four different security measures anyone can take including updating a computer when it tells you one is available.
“Updates make improvements, and they resolve bugs,” she stated. “But they also patch holes in security systems that can be exploited by those bad actors.”
Reinen says another important tip is to create and change strong passwords for all accounts every so often.
She says using one password for everything can lead to hackers finding out the username and password and can use it on other accounts.
To provide an extra layer of security, some accounts will offer two-factor authentication, which means another step to accessing an account.
“It keeps your login secure, even if a scammer knows your password,” she explained. “So how it works is you’re sent a short code through a text, email app, or physical token that you have to enter when logging in to your account. You receive new codes every time you log in.”
If someone gets a hold of personal information or a computer or phone gets hacked, stolen, or broken, Reinen says it’s important to back up your information.
It’s also important to keep track of cookies, which are used to hold on to information someone searches by either deleting or limiting what they can do.
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