How to stay safe when a cyber attack threatens

It seems that every day there is another story in the news about cyberattacks, hacks and scams hitting large companies and individual users. Due to the current geopolitical situation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued alerts about cyber incidents experienced in the Ukraine and the heightened risk to the U.S. from Russian state-sponsored cyber threats.

Since online services like email, messaging, shopping and research are so integrated into our daily lives, locking up your computer and staying offline is not an option. Now more than ever, it is critical to remind your accountholders to be aware of the dangers.

Here are ways your accountholders can protect themselves before, during and after an attack. Share these important reminders with your accountholders and customers to help them remain vigilant.

 

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