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Most Common Passwords of 2020
Since 2011, SplashData has revealed its annual list of the most commonly used passwords of the year. SplashData seems to have stopped the top password list in 2019, so there are no most common passwords of 2020 from them. The only analysis we've found was the biggest...
How to Be Safe on Social Media
Being social online can be great for staying connected with friends and family, but taking steps to be safe on social media is essential. Remember that social media sites are public squares. What you put online is available for anyone to see, so be mindful of what...
Security Awareness Episode 8: WiFi – NCA Web Series
Security Awareness Episode 8: WiFi Video Description Public WiFi is not secure and can put your device and data at risk. Learn more in the final episode of the Security Awareness series. Related Resources Download video...
Security Awareness Episode 7: Internet Downloads – NCA Web Series
Security Awareness Episode 7: Internet Downloads Video Description Security Awareness Episode 7 covers internet downloads. Only download reputable software from reputable sources. If you don’t know the source or it looks...
Security Awareness Episode 6: Vishing – NCA Web Series
Security Awareness Episode 6: Vishing Video Description Security Awareness Episode 6 covers “vishing” which is defined as the fraudulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voice messages purporting to be from...
Security Awareness Episode 5: Removable Media – NCA Web Series
Security Awareness Episode 5: Removable Media Video Description Removable media and devices are portable hardware. The most common is a USB flash drive, but other forms could be an external hard drive or SD card. When it...
Security Awareness Episode 4: Phishing and Ransomware – NCA Web Series
Security Awareness Episode 4: Phishing and Ransomware Video Description We’ve all heard of phishing, but what does it mean? In summary, it is a tool and method attackers use to try to coerce people into clicking on a...
Security Awareness Episode 3: Computer Theft – NCA Web Series
Security Awareness Episode 3: Computer Theft Video Description Having something stolen from you tends to leave an indelible feeling of violation and injustice. If what is stolen is an electronic device (e.g., laptop, phone,...
Security Awareness Episode 2: Data Handling – NCA Web Series
Security Awareness Episode 2: Data Handling Video Description Data helps make our lives more convenient and streamlined, which likely means the proliferation of online data and devices is here to stay. One best practice that...
Most Common Passwords of 2019
Whether it's accidental or on purpose, many weak passwords seem to remain popular. For example, “123456” has been one of the most consistent passwords for nearly a decade. Most online services and local applications require stronger passwords, but that still doesn't...
Security Awareness Episode 1: Passwords – NCA Web Series
Security Awareness Episode 1: Passwords Video Description The first video of this series is on passwords. If implemented throughout the organization, the key points mentioned can dramatically reduce the risk of...
Why Security Awareness Is Important in Small Business
Hacker and malware attacks have become more sophisticated, targeting entire businesses as a whole. Therefore you need to put in more effort than updating appliances and installing security software. If you are a small mom and pop shop, you may not be as worried about...