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Jody Padar

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There are a number of cyber risks popping up that can put your systems and data at risk. Bad actors are taking advantage of remote workers - here's what you nee to look out for. #cpalove #accountantlove #cybersecurity #radicalcpa #cyberthreats #cpa #accountants #cyberattacks #cpafirm #taxseason Links: Setting up 2 Step Verification on Google https://lnkd.in/eziT2Nw Setting up 2 Step Verification on Office 365 https://lnkd.in/ejYpcjQ Phishing attacks 1) Do links in emails look suspicious? 2) A sophisticated attack can look like its coming from someone you know. Follow up with that person outside of email to verify it is not a scam. 3) Remind your team and clients that these types of attacks will increase over the next few months as companies migrate to "work from home" for the first time. 4) Enable 2 Step Verification (aka 2SV, 2FA, MFA, OTP) on as many accounts as possible so that stolen usernames/passwords alone become useless. This won't prevent you from getting phished, but it will mitigate potential repercussions. Windows Terminal Servers If you are accessing a Windows Terminal Server from home, check with your IT vendor to ensure it is appropriately secured and safeguarded. Setup a VPN if you don't already have one. …see more

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