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?? Top 10 Password Mistakes That Put You at Risk ?? Weak passwords are a hacker’s best friend. Are you making these common mistakes? ?? 1. Using Common or Weak Passwords – Avoid “123456,” “password,” or “qwerty.” These are cracked in seconds. ?? 2. Short Passwords – Anything under 12 characters is too easy to guess. Longer is stronger. ?? 3. Using Personal Information – Your name, birthday, or pet’s name? Hackers can find those easily. ?? 4. Reusing Passwords – One breach = all your accounts at risk. Use unique passwords for each site. ?? 5. Using Dictionary Words – “Sunshine” or “Football” won’t cut it. Hackers use automated tools to guess them. ? 6. Adding Simple Modifications – “Password123!” is NOT strong. Hackers know these tricks. ?? 7. Not Using a Mix of Characters – Use a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. ?? 8. Not Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Even a strong password can be stolen. 2FA adds extra security. ?? 9. Storing Passwords Unsafely – Writing them down or saving them in unsecured notes is a risk. Use a password manager. ?? 10. Not Monitoring Passwords for Compromise – If your password is leaked in a breach, hackers will use it. Check tools like Have I Been Pwned or enable breach alerts in your password manager. ? Best Practices: Use long, unique passwords (better yet, passphrases), enable 2FA, and check for breaches regularly. What’s your go-to password security tip? Drop it in the comments! ?? #Cybersecurity #Passwords #OnlineSafety #SecurityTips #Tech

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Employee morale can make or break workplace productivity, engagement, and overall company success. But how do you truly measure something as seemingly intangible as morale? The key is to leverage data. Read more about what our Manager of Business Intelligence, Becca Riles, MBA, has to say.

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Clicking links in documents, while tempting for its convenience, is risky. Hackers prey on our tendency to take the path of least resistance. They bank on it. Even hovering to check URLs can be deceiving, as typosquatting (see the attached article) exploits subtle changes we often miss (e.g., hoooperelectric.com vs. hooperelectric.com). We tend to see what we expect and miss the obvious. Instead, avoid using provided links. Type the URL directly or search for it using a reputable search engine. Be cautious of "Sponsored" ads—scroll to the genuine search results. Most importantly, never enter your credentials (username/password) through a link in an email or document. Always navigate to the website's login page yourself or use a trusted bookmark.