A leader of a new effort to teach cybersecurity to local community organizations and the public at large offers some basic tips to get everyone started. 1. Keep everything up to date Many breaches, including the 2017 one at the Equifax credit bureau that exposed the financial information of almost every American adult, boil down to someone leaving out-of-date software running. Most major computer companies issue regular updates to protect against newly emerging vulnerabilities. 2. Use strong, unique passwords Remembering passwords, especially complicated ones, isn’t fun, which is why so much work is going into finding better alternatives. For the time being, though, it’s importantRead More →