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Pay Attention To Cyber News

Business News Daily: Security
Google Alert: Cybersecurity News  Log in to your Gmail to create Google Alerts
SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY CORNER (nist.gov)
Newest cybersecurity advice for small businesses from .gov sources.

Wisconsin Resources

Cyber Security (wisconsinsbdc.org)
Cyberattacks are a growing threat for small businesses and the U.S. economy. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrimes reached $2.7 billion in 2020 alone. We are here to help you protect your businesses.
Supply Chain Disruption, Cyber Threats Challenge Wisconsin Businesses (wmc.org)
According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, over half of businesses have experienced cyber-attacks in the past year [2021].
Wisconsin Cyber Threat Response Alliance: Cyber Security Awareness (wictra.org)

.GOV websites: Tips to Prevent Cyber Hacking Attacks

* CISA: Top Resources for Small and Midsize Businesses (SMB) (cisa.gov)
Small Business Cybersecurity (ftc.gov)
Small Business Cybersecurity (fcc.gov) 1. Train employees 2. Protect information 3. Provide firewall security 4. Create a mobile device action plan 5. Make backup copies 6. Control physical access 7. Secure your networks 8. Employ best practices on payment cards 9. Limit access 10. Multi-factor authentication
Strengthen your cybersecurity (sba.gov) Train your employees Secure your networks Use antivirus software Keep all software updated Enable Multi-Factor Authentication Monitor and manage Cloud Service Provider (CSP) accounts Secure, protect, and back up sensitive data

Tools

Back to basics: The three easiest ways to back up your files (cnet.com)
1: External hard drive
2: Flash drive
3: Cloud storage
Identity Theft: Who, What, How, Reporting & Recovering
Cybersecurity Tools for Small Businesses (https://it.nc.gov/)
North Carolina has put together a nice list of tools.

Don't Be an Easy Target

Update everything &
Reboot Phones, PC's etc. often.
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Passwords/passphrases: Unique 13+ characters or use password manager.
Everything you post or publish is permanent somewhere.
Avoid email/payment on PUBLIC Wifi.
Tighten Privacy Settings often.

National Cybersecurity Alliance

Stay safe online. (staysafeonline.org)

Cyber: Cyber Safety