Digital Security Watch @DS_Watch

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Digital Security Watch @DS_Watch

7 days ago

AI isn’t the biggest cybersecurity problem. People are. edition.cnn.com/2026/08/09/tec… #cybersecurity #AI

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infosecurity-magazine.com/news/safe-init… #cybersecurity

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3 months ago

Shoutout to all the cybersecurity folks (and hobbyists) grinding even on Saturday nights - patching, learning, or just reminding family about scams. #CyberHeroes

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3 months ago

It's Saturday night - prime time for "quick" online shopping, sketchy links in DMs, and "free WiFi" at the bar. Cyber criminals love weekends too. Here's a quick checklist: - Hover before you tap. - No urgent 'your account is locked' texts. - Using public WiFi? VPN up! Your future self (and wallet) will thank you. #CyberAwareness #WeekendSafety

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3 months ago

CISA has added the following to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog (KEV): Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. Further details can be found in Emergency Directive 26-03: cisa.gov/news-events/di… #cybersecurity

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5 months ago

Before you click download consider: is this an official and reputable source of software? Or could I be letting in something malicious?

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5 months ago

Update software frequently - especially browsers and plug-ins which have a long history of vulnerabilities.

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5 months ago

Struggling to remember all those account details? Password manager apps work better than notes cunningly hidden under keyboards!

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5 months ago

The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 paints a clear picture - cyber risks are accelerating in 2026. Unsurprisingly, AI is noted as the primary game-changer (cited by 94% of leaders). But it's a double-edged sword: supercharging both defenses and attacks. Core message from the report: "Cybersecurity is a frontier where collaboration remains not only possible, but powerful." Resilient leaders are investing in threat intelligence, supplier assessments, incident simulations with partners, and governance that keeps humans in the loop on AI. The winners won't be those never hit - but those who recover fastest. Bottom line for 2026: balance innovation with security, close the cyber inequity gap, and treat resilience as a shared ecosystem responsibility, not a solo sport. Full free PDF here: reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Globa… Which stats surprised you the most? #Cybersecurity #AISecurity #CyberRisk

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5 months ago

Web browsing involving important personal data should only be done on devices you own and networks you trust.

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5 months ago

Before you click download consider: is this an official and reputable source of software? Or could I be letting in something malicious?

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5 months ago

Update software frequently - especially browsers and plug-ins which have a long history of vulnerabilities.

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5 months ago

Struggling to remember all those account details? Password manager apps work better than notes cunningly hidden under keyboards!

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5 months ago

If you want to be know what AI is, what it isn't and how it might impact future life on earth (and potentially beyond), LIFE 3.0 is a fascinating read. digitalsecuritywatch.com/2019/10/11/lif…

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5 months ago

Imagine sitting down with your ancestors. Who explored, farmed and fought to protect their land - often in brutal conditions. And explaining that using a unique password and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to protect each account is just too much effort.

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5 months ago

If it’s free, you are the product. Think twice before giving away your data for a quiz, app, or “free” tool.

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5 months ago

Multi-Factor Authentication: Because one lock on your door isn’t enough. Enable MFA. Every. Single. Time.

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5 months ago

Your smart fridge doesn’t need to tweet. Secure your IoT devices with real passwords and firmware updates. And only connect them to networks where necessary.