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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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
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
➡️ 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
If your credit card info or financial data was leaked, reach out to your particular banks and cancel your cards or multiple access immediately! 💳
Check past transaction records for any unrecognisable expenses made at the time of the breach. #CybersecCharcha 4/n
Check past transaction records for any unrecognisable expenses made at the time of the breach. #CybersecCharcha 4/n
Maintain encrypted backups as a #DigitalSecurity practice to ensure that you don't lose access to your data if it gets breached or in case of ransomware.
Important: Update your software to protect yourself better from security vulnerabilities! #CybersecCharcha 5/n
Important: Update your software to protect yourself better from security vulnerabilities! #CybersecCharcha 5/n
Remember: We are responsible for each others' safety❗️
In case your data (esp. communications data) gets compromised, coordinate responsibly to let the people you were in touch with know! This can help them protect themselves & their data + plan #DigitalSecurity better. 6/n
In case your data (esp. communications data) gets compromised, coordinate responsibly to let the people you were in touch with know! This can help them protect themselves & their data + plan #DigitalSecurity better. 6/n
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