As we continue to rely further and further on the Internet and our online accounts, we also need to remind ourselves to be careful. Time and time again, we find security issues, spam and hackers at every corner. This week’s wrap is dedicated to recent online security breaches to remind us to be vigilant regarding our personal security when online.
eBay Urging Millions of Users to Change Passwords After Cyberattack
Mashable
Recently, EBay’s information was breached. They claim that no financial information was accessed, but they still encourage users to update their passwords to protect personal information.
On Hotspots, Hackers Aren’t the Only Ones After Your Private Information
Forbes
When connecting to hotspots, don’t just watch out for hackers. Each site you travel to is noted and used for a multitude of purposes.
CEOs Can No Longer Sit Idly By on Cybersecurity
Entrepreneur
Each time another online security breach is reported, we are reminded of the Target breach. Where these incidents used to only affect the IT department, we saw in this case that it also came back to haunt Target’s CEO.
We need to remind ourselves to take extra precautions in order to keep our information safe. As the Internet and use of online accounts become more common, it is essential to create ‘bullet-proof’ passwords and never let your guard down.
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Jessica Carnprobst is an intern for WordWrite Communications. You can
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