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As the frequency of data breaches increases, the threat to your data becomes more real every day — even if you've done your threat modelling & implemented digital security hygiene.

What can you do in the aftermath of a data breach? #CybersecCharcha ⬇️ 1/n
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First things first, confirm the breach and don't fall for rumours on Twitter! Verify the news from 3-4 trusted sources.

Beware of scammers moonlighting as company reps & try to gather more information. Speak to the company via official channels if you have to! #databreach 2/n
Next: Change your passwords if your credentials were leaked. Password tips:

➡️ DO NOT repeat the same passwords everywhere
➡️ DO NOT include Personally Identifiable Information (like birthdates, parents' names etc) — this will make them easy to crack.
➡️ DO enable 2FA! 3/n
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Are you aware of your 'personal threat model'? #CyberSecCharcha

Oftentimes when people’s data is breached, it’s probably because they haven’t implemented the basic digital hygiene that goes a long way in protecting your data.

Follow this thread 👇🏽 1/n

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There are some simple steps you can (and should!) take to up your #DigitalSecurity game. We might sound like a broken record, but:

🕸 Set up 2 Factor Authentication
🕸 Create strong passwords
🕸 Use a password manager
🕸 Stay alert for phishing scams!

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First, on passwords:

✅ Use unique passwords for each account
❌ Don’t use: DOB, partner/parent’s names or any info easily available in the public domain.
✅ Aim for at least 15 characters & a mix of letters, numbers + symbols.
✅ Use passphrases: they are harder to crack. 3/n White background. Comic in https://xkcd.com/936/  Our text:
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We're back with the freshest edition of #CybersecCharcha — IFF's monthly newsletter where we discuss data rights and all things cybersecurity!

With everything that has happened recently, our latest edition focuses on (of course) spyware. 🧵 1/n

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Repressive governments use spyware, seeking to invade the privacy of dissidents’ to know exactly what they do, when, where, and with whom.

Journalists and activists are major targets around the globe, and intimidation is the name of the game. #CybersecCharcha 2/n
The #PegasusProject and NSO — you probably know a little bit about them. But how much do you know about the booming surveillance industry? #CybersecCharcha 3/n

📷: @privacyint Screenshot of how many surv...
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