Microsoft partilha 10 dicas para reforçar a segurança cibernética
Mês Europeu da Cibersegurança
The growing sophistication of cyber threats is driving a sea change for the security industry that has accelerated this past year due to the pandemic, with the rapid shift to hybrid work and distance learning situations, as well as increasing email volume, which grew 28% year-on-year. Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, released earlier this month, revealed that 79% of cyber-attack victims are businesses, but also 21% are targeted at consumers.
81% of Chief Information Security Officers say, according to Microsoft’s State of Zero Trust Report study, that organizations have started or currently have a hybrid work environment. Network infrastructures have changed and devices and home networks are now part of the corporate network, which further exposes security vulnerabilities.
The landscape of threats and attacks in digital is increasingly sophisticated, registering an average of 579 attacks per second. In European Cybersecurity Month, Microsoft shares 10 tips to help individuals and organizations create a safer world for everyone:
- Share your personal information in real-time only, preferably in person or over the phone. Be careful what you share on social media
Share personal information in person or over the phone. If you really need to send personal information via email, use the encryption tools in Microsoft Outlook. Protect yourself from social media hackers. Before posting on social media, think about the information that can be obtained from social media. - Be sceptical of linked messages, especially ones that ask for personal information.
Find a phone number on the sender’s official website and call directly to confirm that the message is legitimate. - Watch out for messages with attached documents
Never open unexpected attachments, even if they appear to come from people or organizations you trust. If you think the message might be important, call the sender to verify. - Do not use passwords. Choose an authentication application for greater security
They won’t be able to steal your password if you don’t have one. Instead of using a password to log into your Microsoft account, log in via your mobile phone or Windows Hello or via Multifactor Authentication (MFA). - If you need to use passwords, make them strong and unique with a password manager
Strong passwords are at least 14 characters and random symbols. Use Microsoft Edge to remember and manage password changes. - Activate the lock feature on all your mobile devices
Require a PIN, fingerprint or facial recognition to unlock your device. - Install software updates as soon as possible
Many application and operating system updates are security fixes for currently active issues, so install them as soon as possible. - Make sure all applications on your device are legitimate
Only install apps from the official app store on your device. - Use Windows 11 and turn on “tamper protection” to protect your security settings
Always use the latest version of Windows. “Tamper protection” blocks unauthorized changes to your security settings. - Keep your browser up to date, browse in anonymous mode and enable Pop-Up Blocker
Install browser and operating system updates as soon as possible to maintain the latest security standards.
Throughout October, Microsoft will continue to share useful information and tips to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity. To access training, certifications and other resources, visit the Microsoft Security Awareness Education page.
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