Every 39 seconds, a hacker attacks a computer. Are you next? Imagine losing your life savings, sensitive photos, or access to your loved ones in a single online attack. It's not a nightmare, it's a reality for many. A few easy steps you can take to reduce this risk.
Passwords. Passwords. Passwords.
Remember, when creating passwords, at work or at home, making them complex helps minimize the risk of you being hacked. A few things to keep in mind when creating a password:
- The more characters the better!
- Use characters from the different character sets (lowercase, uppercase, numbers, special characters)
- For specific help on your VUMC password, check out our website for more information! Five tips for better password security | VUMC Information Technology
Use Multi-factor Authentication!
Enabling MFA significantly reduces the risk of being hacked. Activate MFA on your most valuable accounts, like email, social media, and financial services. Consider using authentication apps or hardware tokens for added security!
Update Your Software
Where you can, enroll in automatic software updates. Where you can’t, make sure to accept the update when you receive the notification on your computer/phone!