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MANY PEOPLE UNDERESTIMATE HOW EASY IT IS FOR THE MODERN HACKER TO CRACK A PASSWORD .
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3 . Proper passwords and MFA : Many people underestimate how easy it is for the modern hacker to crack a password . Make your passwords full sentences , as this draws out character length and makes it harder for machines to guess . Once you ’ ve created a strong password , combining it with multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) can drastically increase the security of your devices and accounts .
4 . Use Next-Gen Anti-virus on all devices , including Macs : Security software is fundamental , see it as your guard dog . Whether you ’ re on Windows or Mac , all of your devices should have this basic protection in place .
5 . Common sense and good judgement : The COVID-19 crisis has seen increased activity from hackers tricking unsuspecting individuals into clicking malicious links or downloading malicious files . Stay vigilant and tread carefully when online , making sure that you know what you ’ re clicking and downloading each and every time . In addition , update all your devices every Tuesday night – this ensures that the

MANY PEOPLE UNDERESTIMATE HOW EASY IT IS FOR THE MODERN HACKER TO CRACK A PASSWORD .

latest security fixes have been deployed to mitigate software vulnerabilities .
6 . Create a safe room : Hackers have a tendency to turn on proximity settings for any smart devices ’ microphones and cameras when breaching a home . Dedicate one room in your home to be a room free of smart devices . This will guarantee you privacy in that setting .
With remote working set to be the new normal , it ’ s imperative that Australian organizations and their employees put in place good cybersecurity practices and adapt security models and approaches to ensure good remote work security to mitigate potential cybersecurity breaches . •
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