Are You Making These 3 Cybersecurity Mistakes? These everyday actions could be quietly putting your business at risk.

Let’s start with a quick reality check.

Have you ever:

• Used the same password for multiple accounts?
   
• Clicked “Remind Me Later” when prompted to update your software?
   
• Opened a suspicious-looking email just to see what it was?
   

If you answered yes to any of the above, you’re not alone. Many people and businesses fall into these common traps. But here’s the problem: these small mistakes can have big consequences—they’re often exactly what hackers are counting on.

Here are the Top 3 Cybersecurity Mistakes we see all the time and what you can do to avoid them.

1. Weak or Reused Passwords 

Passwords like “123456” or “password1” may be easy to remember, but they’re also the easiest for hackers to crack. And reusing the same password across multiple accounts? That’s like handing over a master key to all your digital doors.

What you can do:

• Use strong, unique passwords for each account
• Consider using a secure password manager to keep track of them

 2. Skipping Software Updates 

We get it, update notifications always pop up at the worst times. But those “Remind Me Later” clicks can leave your devices vulnerable to threats that updates are designed to fix.

What you can do:

• Set updates to run automatically during off-peak hours
• Don’t delay security patches protect you from known vulnerabilities

3. Clicking Suspicious Links 

Phishing emails have become very convincing. It just takes one click on a fake link or attachment to compromise your entire system.

What you can do:

• Always verify the sender’s email address
• Hover over links to check where they lead
• When in doubt don’t click!

Small Habits, Big Protection

The good news? These are simple habits you can change today. And when you do, you're building a stronger first line of defense against cyber threats.

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