How to protect yourself from a cyber attack

At this point, most people know not to share their passwords over the phone or to input their banking information on websites claiming that they just won the latest iPhone. But what are some cybersecurity tips that might not cross a person’s mind at first? This “professional hacker” has a few tips to share to help keep our digital lives secure. 

BuddoBot, a veteran and minority-owned business, specializes in authentic offensive cybersecurity. By emulating real-world attacks continuously, they go beyond traditional automated scanning and compliance. Their team of professional hackers and security experts craft custom solutions, utilizing true-to-life attack vectors to preemptively identify and mitigate potential security breaches. 

“As the CEO of an offensive cybersecurity company, keeping our digital lives on lockdown is extremely important. It’s a continuous effort for anyone and comes with many lessons learned. It’s eye opening how much is out there, and how much always pops up no matter how diligent you are. None of us are digitally bullet-proof, but being more protective and cautious will go a long way. Most people know the basic tips of securing your passwords and watching for phishy emails. But there are other strategies to be on the lookout for and to help you stay secure,”says Luke Secrist, CEO of BuddoBot. 

Being a bit more selective about what you spill online can go a long way. Assume whatever you post can be used against you. Tweak those social media settings regularly, lock it down. If you aren’t an influencer that needs to have a more public approach, why keep the digital door open? 

Secrist goes on to say,“Practice, ‘Data Fragmentation’ – don’t store all your sensitive stuff in one digital basket. Mix it up, different emails for different purposes, and store your important docs in separate encrypted locations. Use nicknames, anything to keep them guessing. Fight data collection, all that information online about you and your addresses or emails online can be removed. Keep up on cyber trends and tips to be more secure, it will help you remove the “it won’t happen to me” mentality.”

Would you like to connect with Luke Secrist, CEO of BuddoBot, to talk more in depth about how people and businesses can apply these cyber tips to protect themselves from attacks? I’d be glad to arrange an interview or a byline opportunity for you.