Top five cybersecurity tips

Last month, a widespread ransomware attack, known as WannaCry, rapidly affected numerous organizations across over one hundred countries. As cyber threats continue to evolve, we must work together to ensure these criminals can’t access your personal data or accounts. Here are 5 protective measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim. 1. Keep your equipment up to date Install the most up-to-date antivirus and anti-spyware software on all your devices that connect to the internet. Next, set each device to run regular scans to update your software. This includes updating your operating system and installing the latest security patch. In fact, the WannaCry virus targets computers using unsupported versions of Windows. If you’re running an older operating system, Microsoft recently issued an update in response to WannaCry. 2. Be strategic with passwords and security questions An analysis in Security magazine earlier this year found that out of 10 million stolen passwords, the most common password was “123456.” A strong password should be at least eight characters long and use a combination of lower-case letters, upper-case letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid dictionary words and personal information such as your name and address. You should have a separate password for each