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Be suspicious of all unexpected messages. Even from familiar senders. Be extra suspicious if the unexpected message requests information. You should call the sender to verify. Be extra suspicious if the unexpected message requests that you click on a link. Go directly to the web site if you need to log in and verify something.

One of the most important questions is cybersecurity is how do I know if I have been hacked? The faster you recognize a hack and obtain expert assistance, the less damage will occur.

Unexpected messages on your computer screen – Common messages from hackers include: your files are being held for ransom, a problem has been found, please call this number, and your computer is not protected.

Patch management – all software has vulnerabilities. As they are discovered, software publishers provide patches to prevent them from being exploited. You need to take responsibility for installing these patches as they become available. If you own or manage an organization, you would want a system in place to monitor that software patches are being applied in a timely fashion.

Patch management – all software has vulnerabilities. As they are discovered, software publishers provide patches to prevent them from being exploited. You need to take responsibility for installing these patches as they become available. If you own or manage an organization, you would want a system in place to monitor that software patches are being applied in a timely fashion.