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Ways to secure your end devices:
Tools like Windows Defender can block threats.
Turn On Your Firewall: block sketchy incoming network traffic.
Encrypt Your Drive: Enable BitLocker or FileVault.
Enable Remote Wipe: Turn on "Find My" on your devices so you can erase data remotely

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Day 11
Every time you unlock your phone, open your laptop, or check a smartwatch, you are interacting with an end device
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Think of your home router or company network as a secure building. Your laptop, smartphone, and tablet are the doors and windows. A hacker rarely attacks a fortified network directly; instead, they target an unprotected device belonging to an everyday user to sneak inside.

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In cybersecurity, an endpoint is any physical device that connects to a network and exchanges information with it. Because these devices are carried everywhere, connected to public Wi-Fi, and used to click links and download files, they are the number one target for hackers.

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Ways to stay protected:
Audit your privacy settings: Set personal social media accounts to a more private setting.
Delay your posts: Share vacation or restaurant photos after you leave.
Delete old accounts: Use tools or old emails to track down and delete forgotten accounts.

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Day 10
Every time you post a photo, check in at a restaurant, or answer a fun quiz on social media, you leave behind a trail of data. In cybersecurity, this is called your Digital Footprint.

#Cybersecurity #Privacy #DigitalFootprint #OnlineSafety #30DaysOfCybersecurity

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Active Footprint: Data you intentionally share. Examples include tweets, Instagram stories, LinkedIn job update.
Passive Footprint: Data collected about you without you actively typing it. Examples include your IP address, browsing history, location , and cookies stored by sites.

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While sharing your life online feels harmless, cybercriminals use this public information to build a detailed profile on you. With clues, a hacker can easily guess your security questions, clone your identity, or craft a personalized phishing scam that is impossible to spot.

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@AIwithAsandia Based on few recent attacks, we have seen a glimpse of what is possible with AI.

I think we need to take this potentials and responsibilities more seriously and harness them positively for the greater good of humanity.

[Abiola @whoisabiola_]

Best practices for zero-effort security:

Turn on Automatic Updates: Let your devices patch themselves while you sleep.
Don't forget apps: Outdated apps (especially browsers) can be used as backdoors.
Restart regularly: Updates usually need a reboot to fully lock the door.

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Day 9
We all do it, A pop-up appears saying an update is ready for your laptop or phone, and you instantly hit "Remind me tomorrow" or "Snooze."

#Cybersecurity #TechTips #InfoSec #SoftwareUpdate #30DaysOfCybersecurity

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But postponing those updates is like looking at a broken lock on your front door and saying, "I'll fix it next week.

Software updates are rarely just about getting new emojis or visual redesigns. Most of the time, they contain security patches digital fixes for hidden flaws.

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Tips for a strong password
Length beats complexity: Aim for 4+ random words joined together.
Never recycle: Using the same password for your bank and your random clothing brand account is digital suicide.
Use a Password Manager: Stop trying to remember them all.

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Day 8
If your password is Password123, 123456, or your pet’s name, a hacker computer can crack it in less than one second.
We use passwords to protect our entire digital lives, yet we make them easy to guess.

#Cybersecurity #PasswordSafety #InfoSec #30DaysOfCybersecurity

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Cybercriminals don't sit there guessing your password manually. They use software that can test billions of combinations every single second.
If your password is short, it’s a skeleton key for hackers.

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How to keep your data safe:
Check the URL: Ensure websites start with HTTPS. This encrypts your session.
Use a VPN: On public Wi-Fi, a VPN wraps your data in an encrypted tunnel.
Stop Auto-Connect: Turn off the setting that lets your phone automatically join open networks.

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Day 7
you are passing a private note to a friend across a crowded room. You hand it to a stranger in the middle to pass it along. But instead of just handing it over, that stranger secretly opens the note and alters what you wrote, seals it back up, and passes it to your friend.

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This is a Man-in-the-Middle attack.
A MitM attack occurs when a hacker inserts themselves between your device and the website you are trying to visit.
They can watch everything you type, steal your passwords, or redirect you to fake pages without you ever noticing a glitch.

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How to spot
Check the sender: The name might say "PayPal," but the email address is a messy string.
Hover before clicking: Look closely at links.
Generic greetings: If it says "Dear User" instead of your name, be suspicious.

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Day 6
Email:
Dear applicant,
You have been selected as one of the lucky winners of an iPhone 18. Please click the link below to claim.
How many times do you get this kind of mail? How many have you clicked?
#Cybersecurity #Phishing #StaySafeOnline #TechTips #30DaysOfCybersecurity

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How It Works

The email looks identical to an official message from a brand you trust.
A compelling story designed to panic or excite you.
A link that takes you to a fake website designed to look exactly like the real login page