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Now that cybercriminals are targeting more and more enterprises, enterprises should be more aware of ongoing cybercriminal campaigns and fortify their defenses. More than ever, cyberattacks have been getting a lot of attention from the media because of attacks like WannaCry. However, there are still companies that are reluctant to change their security practices. Here are some of the common cybersecurity mistakes made by companies which cybercriminals capitalize on.
Weak passwords Weak passwords can easily be guessed or bypassed by special software. People generally use weak passwords because of ease of use. But the same ease of use goes both ways as vulnerable passwords make hacking that much easier. A strong password includes upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special symbols.
Bad email practices Cybercriminals often go after weak and possibly non-tech savvy employees when targeting large companies. And with email being the most common attack vector for most cyberattacks, having bad email practices can lead to a security breach. Bad email practices include downloading files and clicking on links from unknown senders.
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Patching delays Microsoft as well as other operating systems release patches regularly to fix bugs in their software. However, some companies choose not to update their systems because of the downtime needed to update all their computers. This makes computers susceptible to attacks which abuse certain vulnerabilities.
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