- Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 6: Responding to Threats and Recovering from Attacksby adminIntroduction Even with precautions, cybersecurity incidents can still happen. The key is knowing how to recognize a breach quickly and respond effectively. In this beginner series final article, we’ll walk through the steps to take after a suspected cyber attack and how to bounce back safely. Signs You’ve Been Hacked If you notice any of… Read more: Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 6: Responding to Threats and Recovering from Attacks
- Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 5: Safe Internet Practices – Browsing, Email, and Social Mediaby adminIntroduction The internet is full of useful resources—and lurking dangers. Every click, download, or friend request can carry risk if you’re not careful. In this part of the series, we’ll cover smart habits to help you browse safely, use email wisely, and guard your social presence. Safe Browsing Habits Install browser extensions like uBlock Origin… Read more: Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 5: Safe Internet Practices – Browsing, Email, and Social Media
- Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 4: Securing Your Devices and Networksby adminIntroduction Cybersecurity isn’t just about websites and passwords—it starts with your devices. A compromised phone or laptop is a hacker’s golden ticket. In this article, you’ll learn how to protect your personal devices and home network from unauthorized access and data leaks. Keep Your Software Updated Outdated software often contains known vulnerabilities that hackers exploit.… Read more: Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 4: Securing Your Devices and Networks
- Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 3: Passwords and Authentication – Building Stronger Digital Locksby adminIntroduction Passwords are the first line of defense in cybersecurity—but they’re also one of the most commonly exploited vulnerabilities. Weak, reused, or exposed passwords make you an easy target. In this article, we’ll show you how to create strong, unique passwords and enhance your security with multi-factor authentication (MFA). Why Strong Passwords Matter Hackers use… Read more: Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 3: Passwords and Authentication – Building Stronger Digital Locks
- Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 2: Common Types of Cyber Attacks and How to Recognize Themby adminIntroduction To protect yourself in the digital world, you must first understand what you’re up against. Cyber attacks come in many forms, and most rely on manipulating human behavior. This article explores the most common cyber threats targeting individuals and how to spot them before they cause harm. 1. Phishing Phishing is the most widespread… Read more: Cybersecurity for Beginners Part 2: Common Types of Cyber Attacks and How to Recognize Them