Did you know?

• 95% of cyberattacks are caused by human error. (IBM)
• 43% of small businesses have no cybersecurity plan. (Verizon)
• Hackers attack every 39 seconds—are you protected? (University of Maryland)

Common Security Blunders (& Quick Fixes)

1️⃣ Using Weak Passwords ❌

• “Password123” won’t cut it. Hackers brute-force easy logins in seconds.
  ✅ Fix: Use a 12+ character mix of letters, numbers & symbols. Try a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password.

2️⃣ Ignoring Software Updates ❌

• Outdated plugins/themes = #1 entry point for WordPress hacks.
  ✅ Fix: Enable auto-updates or check for updates weekly.

3️⃣ No Backups ❌

• 60% of small companies shut down within 6 months of a cyberattack. (National Cyber Security Alliance)
  ✅ Fix: Schedule automated backups (daily/weekly). Use UpdraftPlus (WordPress) or cloud backups like Backblaze.

4️⃣ Skipping SSL Certificates ❌

• Google marks HTTP sites as “Not Secure”—scaring visitors away.
  ✅ Fix: Install a free SSL via Let’s Encrypt or your hosting provider.

5️⃣ No Firewall or Malware Scans ❌

• Malware can lurk for months before you notice.
  ✅ Fix: Use Wordfence (WordPress) or Cloudflare’s firewall. Run weekly scans.

🚨 BONUS: 2FA Saves Lives (Well, Websites)

• 99% of account hacks could be stopped with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). (Microsoft)
  ✅ Enable 2FA now—try Google Authenticator or Authy.

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