KEY POINTS
- 64% of Americans have never checked to see if their data was included in a data breach (Varonis, 2019).
- 60% of data breaches were due to unpatched vulnerabilities (Ponemon Institute, 2019).
- 72% of Americans reuse the same passwords across multiple websites (Security.org, 2019).
The internet is a remarkable venue that allows users to stay connected with friends and family, take care of personal matters – such as, banking, video-conferencing with their doctor, making appointments, ordering prescriptions, and telecommuting/teleworking. For our final Cybersecurity Awareness Month inspired post, O’Mard Consulting Services, LLC has curated a simple infographic, which highlights three pitfalls you should avoid while using internet connected devices.
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