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PowerSchool was breached and today, we discuss navigating their website and, most importantly, how to sign up for the free credit monitoring they’re offering. If your data was exposed in the breach, taking advantage of this free protection is critical. Cybercriminals can use stolen information for identity theft, so monitoring your credit helps catch suspicious activity early. ?? You can also watch the video on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/ebUv94yN Take a few minutes to protect yourself. It’s free, and it could save you from a bigger headache later. #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #IdentityProtection #PowerSchool

Our own Darren Jones will be a speaker at STEM Women Congress Barcelona this May. Valencia is always honoured to engage with and support such an innovative and forward-thinking organization.

Forbes article AI Enhances Security and Pushes Privacy Boundaries (https://lnkd.in/ebmriUrZ) highlights both the strengths and challenges of AI in cybersecurity. On one hand, AI helps security teams detect threats faster, analyze massive amounts of data, and automate responses to cyberattacks, making organizations more resilient. On the other hand, it raises valid privacy concerns, as AI’s ability to process personal data could lead to unintended surveillance or security risks. So what can the everyday person take away from this? 1?? AI is already shaping cybersecurity, from fraud detection to automated threat response. It’s working behind the scenes to keep systems secure. 2?? Privacy matters. Just because AI makes things more efficient doesn’t mean we should ignore where our data is going. 3?? Stay informed. Whether you’re in tech or not, understanding how AI impacts security and privacy helps you make better decisions about your own data. As businesses, it's our job to strike the right balance between innovation and responsible use of AI. What are your thoughts on AI’s role in cybersecurity? #AI #Cybersecurity #Privacy #DataProtection #EthicalAI

While we probably discuss cybersecurity more than most, last week, we took a different approach. We grabbed some pizza and played Breaches and Backdoors by Black Hills Information Security (https://lnkd.in/eYHCykyJ) together. ?? Breaches and Backdoors is a tabletop game that simulates real-world cyber threats, challenging players to think like attackers and defenders. Even for us, it sparked new discussions about risk management, threat response, and strategic decision-making. Cybersecurity is about mindset, collaboration, and continuous learning. Whether you work in security or not, having conversations about potential threats in a low-stakes, engaging environment can make a real difference when facing real-world incidents. When was the last time your team talked about cybersecurity outside of a meeting? Maybe it’s time for a game night. ?? #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #Teamwork #BreachesAndBackdoors #CyberAwareness

Some more terrible cybersecurity tips, just for you ?? #CyberSecurityTips #StayCyberSafe #ProtectYourData #ThinkBeforeYouClick #SecurityBestPractices #CyberHygiene #OnlineSafety #DigitalSecurity #CyberAwareness #SecureByDesign

Hey CyberOptimists! ?? Did you know we have a Youtube channel, where you can watch all our past videos, all in one place? Is there any video topic you'd like to see? Let us know in the comments. ?? https://lnkd.in/efmx6Pi2

Here's what happens behind-the-scenes of a phishing email. ?? Traditional phishing training doesn't work at stopping today's advanced phishing attempts. Employees need to be taught to verify before trusting and conversations of best practices need to be ongoing. #PhishingAwareness #EmailSecurity #ThinkBeforeYouClick #CyberThreats #SocialEngineering #SpearPhishing #StopPhishing #CyberHygiene #EmailFraud #SecurityBestPractices

Ever been in a data breach? Hint: Yes, you have. Here's what you can do: ?? Check: haveibeenpwned.com ?? Change passwords (use passphrases). ?? Enable multi-factor authentication. ?? Stop reusing passwords. Assume your info is out there because it probably is. Protect yourself going forward by changing your password habits, as best you can. #SecurePasswords #PasswordSecurity #CyberHygiene #MultiFactorAuthentication #PassphraseProtection #PasswordManager #StrongPasswords #MFA #CredentialSecurity #IdentityProtection

Hackers are laughing at your passwords ?? Passwords on a typical website will: ?? Require numbers? Good. ?? Require special characters? Sure. ?? Require 12+ characters? Necessary. ?? Require password changes every 30 days? Pointless. Why? Because forcing frequent password changes makes people: ?? Reuse the same base password with minor tweaks. ?? Write it down on sticky notes. ?? Forget and reset constantly. We should be encouraging better strategies like: ?? Longer passwords. ?? Passphrases. ?? MFA. #SecurePasswords #PasswordSecurity #CyberHygiene #MultiFactorAuthentication #PassphraseProtection #PasswordManager #StrongPasswords #MFA #CredentialSecurity #IdentityProtection

Just your weekly dose of terrible cybersecurity tips ?? ...fine... and what to do instead. #CyberSecurityTips #StayCyberSafe #ProtectYourData #ThinkBeforeYouClick #SecurityBestPractices #CyberHygiene #OnlineSafety #DigitalSecurity #CyberAwareness #SecureByDesign