Balqees Temitope Hamzat |

#wtfc26 Cyber Fellow | Intern @digissllc | Author, Writer & Legacy Programs Designer | Co-building @aisoafrica

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[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberlly Unsafe #1: Weak Passwords

If your password can be guessed by your neighbor’s cat, that's candy for hackers.

- 123456 / balqeeshamz1 / your favourite things are not password materials.

Use long, mixed, and unique passwords to stay safe online.

Have a great day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

@Prime_shell @ISC2 Congratulations, this is no easy fit.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

@I_ammosun Congratulations

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

I just earned my ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer certification from the @ICDFAcademy

Thank you to every support system that made this possible.

On to the next one. 🛡️

[Oreoluwa Bukola, CFA. @BukkyOA]

📌 Stay F00lish

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

@iam_seeker I see your GOAT.

[Omotoyosi @iam_seeker]

Ronaldo with one of the best motivational speech ever.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #9: Clicking Random Email Links

"Your account is locked, click here” looks very urgent but don't click!

Phishers use fake urgency to trick you into handing over credentials.

Hover to inspect links, verify with the sender, & never click blindly.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #8: Using Public Wi-Fi Without VPN

A free café Wi-Fi feels great since you don't know who wants to intercept passwords, messages, or inject malware and sniff your data.

Use a VPN on public networks or wait until you’re on a trusted connection.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #8: Using Public Wi-Fi Without VPN

A free café Wi-Fi feels great since you don't know who wants to intercept passwords, messages, or inject malware and sniff your data.

Use a VPN on public networks or wait until you’re on a trusted connection.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #7: Leaving Devices Unlocked

You wouldn’t leave your house door open or your wallet on a café table.

Walking away from an unlocked phone or laptop is an invitation for people to snoop.

Set auto-lock and strong PINs, passwords, or biometrics.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #7: Leaving Devices Unlocked

You wouldn’t leave your house door open or your wallet on a café table.

Walking away from an unlocked phone or laptop is an invitation for people to snoop.

Set auto-lock and strong PINs, passwords, or biometrics.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #7: Leaving Devices Unlocked

You wouldn’t leave your house door open or your wallet on a café table.

Walking away from an unlocked phone or laptop is an invitation for people to snoop.

Set auto-lock and strong PINs, passwords, or biometrics.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberlly Unsafe #6: Downloading from Sketchy Links

The temptation for “Free movies and cracked apps” is real.

Sadly, most come with “bonus” malware like viruses, spyware, or adware.

For your safety, download only from official app stores or trusted websites.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

The people are at the heart of everything that needs protection.

[Africa Internet Safety Operation (AISO) @aisoafrica]

Cyber insecurity isn’t just about data, it’s about people.

Let’s protect what truly matters.

#cybersafety #AISOAfrica #mondayataiso

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberlly Unsafe #6: Downloading from Sketchy Links

The temptation for “Free movies and cracked apps” is real.

Sadly, most come with “bonus” malware like viruses, spyware, or adware.

For your safety, download only from official app stores or trusted websites.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #5: Charging on Public USB Ports

“Free” charging spots feels like a lifesaver when your phone is dying but the fee could be your data secretly being extracted.

Always carry your own charger+power bank or use a USB data-blocker (“USB condom”).

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

@aisoafrica This is very important

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

@aisoafrica Protect, aware

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #5: Charging on Public USB Ports

“Free” charging spots feels like a lifesaver when your phone is dying but the fee could be your data secretly being extracted.

Always carry your own charger+power bank or use a USB data-blocker (“USB condom”).

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #4: One Password for All.

Imagine one key for your house, car, and office. Lose it = losing everything.

If one account is hacked, the rest is very easy to enter.

Always use unique passwords for every account and a password manager for ease.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #4: One Password for All.

Imagine one key for your house, car, and office. Lose it = losing everything.

If one account is hacked, the rest is very easy to enter.

Always use unique passwords for every account and a password manager for ease.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #3: Oversharing Online

Every lunch, location, plan, and process is not for the media.

Too many personal details means free intelligence for scammers and strangers.

Share less, delay posts, and keep personal info off your timeline.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #3: Oversharing Online

Every lunch, location, plan, and process is not for the media.

Too many personal details means free intelligence for scammers and strangers.

Share less, delay posts, and keep personal info off your timeline.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #2: Ignoring Updates

For every ‘remind me later’ you click, that update you ignore is a reminder of the doors being left wide open.

Updates are meant to patch holes that attackers could crawl through, so update now and worry less later.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

This is the room to be if you really want to get started in tech as a woman.

[Tech4Dev @Tech4DevHQ]

Have you applied yet?

The Women Techsters Bootcamp Cohort 4.1 is still open for applications, and this is your reminder to grab the opportunity of a lifetime!

The Bootcamp is designed to equip women across 30 African Countries with the skills, mentorship, and community they need to thrive in the tech space.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Every day you delay is a day further from the future you could already be building. Start today, take that step, and be part of the movement shaping Africa’s digital future.

📌 Applications are still ongoing. Apply here: https://t.co/y6TkcDIA4X

#WomenTechsters #Tech4Dev #DigitalSkills #WomenInTech #WTBootcamp

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberly Unsafe #2: Ignoring Updates

For every ‘remind me later’ you click, that update you ignore is a reminder of the doors being left wide open.

Updates are meant to patch holes that attackers could crawl through, so update now and worry less later.

Have a safe day.

[Balqees Temitope Hamzat | @BH_TheCPA]

Cyberlly Unsafe #1: Weak Passwords

If your password can be guessed by your neighbor’s cat, that's candy for hackers.

- 123456 / balqeeshamz1 / your favourite things are not password materials.

Use long, mixed, and unique passwords to stay safe online.

Have a great day.