How to Avoid Cybersecurity Nightmares This Back-to-School Season

3 Cybersecurity Habits Most People Forget (But Hackers Don’t!) Everyone talks about strong passwords and 2FA… but here are 3 overlooked habits that can save you from a cyber nightmare: 1. Check your apps’ permission: That flashlight app doesn’t need access to your microphone. Review permissions monthly. 2. Log out of accounts you don’t use often: Staying signed in = bigger attack surface if your device is compromised. 3. Update your router firmware: We patch our laptops, but home routers often go years without updates. Hackers love that. Small habits. Huge impact. What’s one uncommon cybersecurity practice YOU follow that others should know about? #CyberSecurity #BestPractices #GRC #RiskManagement #InfoSec

Is Your Device Compromised? 5 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore 🔐 Cybercriminals often leave digital footprints behind. Here are common signs your device may be hacked: 1. Battery drains unusually fast – Malware running in the background eats up your power. 2. Strange pop-ups or ads – Redirects and random ads are a classic sign of infection. 3. Device suddenly slows down – Spyware and keyloggers can hog your system resources. 4. Unauthorized logins – Notifications of logins from unknown devices signal an account breach. 5. Unfamiliar apps installed – Malicious apps can sneak in without your knowledge. Spotting these early can save you from bigger damage. Follow Hoplon Infosec for more practical cybersecurity insights. #Cybersecurity #Infosec #HoplonInfosec #Hackers #DeviceSecurity #DataProtection

🚨 Apple Security Update – Don’t Ignore This One! 🚨 Most people think a security update can wait — but in cases like this, waiting even a day leaves millions of devices open to active attacks. Hackers move fast. Once a flaw is discovered, they race to exploit it before users apply the patch. That’s why Apple pushes emergency updates — to stop threats already happening in the wild. 💡 Takeaway: The faster you update, the smaller the window hackers have to target you. Staying current on updates isn’t just maintenance, it’s your first line of defense. #AppleSecurity #CyberSecurity #ZeroDay #CVE202543300 #WeTakeTheSHOutOfIT #1rateservices #ITServices #Cybersecurity #ITCompany #ManagedCybersecurity

🚨 Apple Security Update – Don’t Ignore This One! 🚨 Most people think a security update can wait — but in cases like this, waiting even a day leaves millions of devices open to active attacks. Hackers move fast. Once a flaw is discovered, they race to exploit it before users apply the patch. That’s why Apple pushes emergency updates — to stop threats already happening in the wild. 💡 Takeaway: The faster you update, the smaller the window hackers have to target you. Staying current on updates isn’t just maintenance, it’s your first line of defense. #AppleSecurity #CyberSecurity #ZeroDay #CVE202543300 #WeTakeTheSHOutOfIT #1rateservices #ITServices #Cybersecurity #ITCompany #ManagedCybersecurity

Cybersecurity starts with YOU. You don’t need fancy tools to stay safe online—just smart habits and what you already own. Use your phone for 2FA Keep apps & devices updated Change your Wi-Fi password Think before you click Shred sensitive docs Talk about cyber hygiene with others Cyber defense isn’t about paranoia—it’s about preparation. #CyberSecurity #DigitalSafety #EverydayDefense #Infosec #TechTips

🔐 How to Identify Malware: Stay Safe Online In today’s digital world, malware is a growing threat. As a cybersecurity learner, I’ve come to understand how important it is to recognize the signs early. Here are a few quick tips: 🦠 Unusual System Behavior – Slow performance, crashing, or unknown programs running. 📩 Suspicious Emails/Links – Always double-check sender details and avoid clicking unknown links. 🔔 Fake Antivirus Alerts – Pop-ups that push you to install software urgently. 📁 Missing or Corrupted Files– Malware can tamper with your files or steal data. 💻 Unauthorized Network Activity– Monitor your data usage and background apps. Staying alert is the first step to staying secure. #Cybersecurity isn’t just for techies—it’s for everyone. #CyberSecurity #MalwareAwareness #DigitalSafety #InfoSec #3MTT #WomenInTech #TechForGood #StaySafeOnline

🔐 Digital Literacy Word of the Day: Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MitM) Imagine this: You’re sitting in a café, using the free WiFi to catch up on emails. You think nothing of it - after all, everyone does it. But in the background, someone could be running a fake WiFi hotspot with the same café name. The moment you connect, they can see what you’re typing, capture your logins, even plant malware. Scenarios like this aren’t sci-fi - they happen every day. Cybersecurity isn’t just firewalls and big companies; it’s the small choices we make without realising the risks. #CyberSecurity #DigitalSafety #NETligenceAlpha #DigitalResilience

📚✏️ Back to School = Back to Basics in Cyber Security As you get ready for the school year, don’t forget your cyber school supplies: 🔑 Strong, unique passwords – Recycling a password isn’t extra credit, it’s extra risk. Change any default or school-issued passwords right away. 🔒 Multi-Factor authentication – Like needing both a key and the combination to open your locker. 💻 Keep devices updated – Installing updates is like patching a rip in your backpack, so nothing important can fall out or be taken. 📧 Think before you click – watch out for phishing emails disguised as school or work messages. Good cyber habits protect students, parents, and organizations alike. 👉 Learn more about the CCTX and how we help Canadians stay cyber-secure: https://cctx.ca #BackToSchool #TipTuesday #CyberSecurity #CCTXCanada #CyberAwareCanada #CanadianCyberSecurity

🤔 Back in the day, if I thought my machine was infected, the first thing I did was open Task Manager to check for suspicious processes. I couldn't have been more wrong. Continuing with my Cybersecurity series, in my latest article we'll lift the veil and examine how malware can hide from tools such as Task Manager and other monitoring and security solutions by: - Understanding how Windows API hooking intercepts and redirects program calls - Implementing three fundamental hooking methods from scratch   - Making simple detection tools to catch these techniques red-handed 🔗 Technical deep dive: https://lnkd.in/eNs8Mt_s ❓ Feel free to share your thoughts or ask me anything! #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #RedTeam #MalwareAnalysis #WindowsInternals

🚫 Cybersecurity Tips! 1. Phishing Awareness Think before you click. Phishing emails often look real but have small red flags: Spelling mistakes ✍️ Urgent requests ⏰ Suspicious links 🔗 👉 Always hover over links before clicking and verify the sender. #CyberSecurity #Phishing #Awareness 2. Public Wi-Fi Safety. Public Wi-Fi isn’t always safe. Before you connect: Avoid logging into sensitive accounts Use a VPN for protection Hotspot from your phone when possible Stay secure, even on the go. 🌍 #DataProtection #CyberAware #SecureConnections 3. Software Updates Update = Upgrade your security. Hackers love outdated software. Regular updates patch weaknesses and protect you from the latest threats. ✅ Enable automatic updates ✅ Keep your apps, OS, and antivirus current A few minutes of updating can save you hours of recovery. #CyberSecurity #Updates #DigitalSafety