Cybersecurity attacks are very real. In an instant, they can wipe out your company’s finances and your personal finances, sometimes beyond repair. It’s critical to know everything you can to protect yourself. Did you know that 95 percent of cyber attacks occur due to human error? I’ll tell you why this is great news. Only five percent of all cyber attacks are out of your control. Today, I’m going to give you 11 FREE tips from my new book Hacked Again.

1. 11Tipsto protect yourself from
being HACKED

2. Cybersecurity attacks are
very real.
In an instant, they can wipe out your company’s
finances and your personal finances, sometimes
beyond repair. It’s critical to know everything you
can to protect yourself.
Did you know that 95 percent of cyber attacks
occur due to human error? I’ll tell you why this
is great news.
Only five percent of all cyber attacks are out of
your control. Today, I’m going to give you 11 FREE
tips from my new book Hacked Again. I want to
make sure you protect yourself and your loved
ones from these vicious modern threats.
My book delves much deeper into my personal
experiences about how I was hacked, not once,
but twice!! I will also show how you can protect
yourself from cybersecurity threats. If you
want to read more and learn even more about
protecting yourself and your business, please
purchase, Hacked Again.
Hello, I’m Scott Schober,
renowned cybersecurity expert,
author and inventor.

3. Passwords –
Lockpicking Your Brain
According to the “2013 Data Breach Investigations
Report” (DBIR) done yearly by Verizon’s risk team,
approximately 76% of attacks on corporate networks
involved weak passwords. This further underscores
the importance of strong passwords.
Passwords are like memory keys that only you know,
but they can be stolen by anyone in the world look-
ing in the right places for the right clues.
Be careful whom you share your Wi-Fi password
with. If you have shared your password with anyone,
change your password to a stronger one immediately
after they leave.
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4. Malware - ransomware is
a new growing threat
Remember when it was obvious that you were being
scammed online? The email lacked basic English
grammar or included an overtly fake link. Today’s
hackers are much more sophisticated. It’s important
to question emails, links and other forms of online
content that you see. Unless you are 100 percent
certain it’s not an attack on your computer or your
email, don’t click it.
Today’s malware also includes ransomware, which is
a type of hack that locks your computer or access
until you pay some sort of ransom. Be very cautious
of these attacks. It’s critical to backup your files
frequently in the case of such an attack. Never ever
pay ransom to a cyberhacker.
1) Never click on any attachment or link in an
e-mail sent to you, no matter how legitimate
it might look.
2) DON’T pay ransom to a cyberhacker.
3) Make frequent backups in case you are ever
a victim of ransomware.
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Chapter 7 of Hacked Again I share how
to protect yourself from ransomware

5. Identity Theft
Social media is beneficial, but think before you put
out personal information on any social media site,
or you might end up being a victim of identity
theft.When it comes to identity theft, criminals are
scouring social media channels for information
about targeted victims. It’s important not to give up
too much information on your own social channels.
It’s even more important not to post every detail in
your personal life. While checking in on Facebook
can be fun, it can also be fun for a criminal who
now knows when you aren’t home.
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Any pieces of personal information a hacker can
gather about you, is another step toward stealing or
selling your identity. Don’t list key information like
your date of birth or where you work. It makes you
an easy target.
Social media is beneficial, but think before you put
out personal information on any social media site,
or you might end up being a victim of identity theft.

6. Spam
The most important thing to remember about
thieves who try to spam you is that they first
have to confirm they have reached a real email
address. The best solution is to not respond.
Send to your junk or delete folder.
Do not click on the bottom of a spam e-mail
and ask to be removed from the “Do Not
E-mail” list. You will likely receive more spam
because they now know you are a real person
and will then sell your name for more money
to other spammers.
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7. Phishing
Phishing attacks are one of the most popular and effective
ways to lure one to click on an attachment in an e-mail
you receive. Fight the urge and DON’T click.
You think that people don’t fall for phishing scams?
Think again.
Phishing Attacks Statistics (www.getcybersafe.gc.ca):
Who takes the bait?
• 156 Million phishing e-mails are sent every day by
cyber criminals globally.
• 16 million e-mails make it through the SPAM filters.
• 8 million people open the e-mails.
• 80,000 people (or 10%) fall for a scam every day and
share their personal information.
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8. More on Passwords
but they are very necessary in
today’s digital world. It’s critical to
have a password that is not easy to
uncover. Don’t make passwords too
personal or use personal information
in any of your passwords. Make sure
that you don’t use the same pass-
word for multiple accounts.
Passwords long, strong, and complex
are secure. Use an automatic
password generator and a password
strength meter to verify how secure
a password truly is.
6 Protect yourself
Companies should invest in
independent vulnerability and
penetration assessments.
Do not try to save money by
using your own IT department.
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YES.
Passwords
are a nuisance,

9. Wireless Threats
The wireless threat is often the
most attractive means a cyberthief
will exploit first to gain access to a
computer network.
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Insider Threat
It only takes one corrupt employee within an organization
for a successful cyber crime. Report all suspicious activity
to your employer as you never know when you have an
insider threat.
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Chapter 15 of Hacked Again learn how to
set up a secure WiFi network.

10. Make sure you check your
credit card statements regularly
Due to new technologies like scanners and other
devices that can quickly and discretely capture your
credit card data, these types of breaches are very
common today. Protect your credit cards with security
sleeves. Request credit cards that only use smartchip
technology, as these cards are much more difficult to
compromise.
Regularly check your statements to ensure your trans-
actions are valid. Contact your bank immediately if
you notice something suspicious.
If you accept credit cards, be extremely cautious if
your customer wants multiple items shipped in the
most expedited manner, especially if internationally.
STOP and ask them questions, such as issuing bank,
or for a photo ID to verify their credentials.
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11. Social Media Scanning
Be aware that hackers will scan your profiles. It’s important to
check your LinkedIn and Twitter accounts regularly as these are
usually the most publicly accessible channels for hackers to
find information about you.
Never use your actual birthday when setting up an account!
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12. Keep Informed
Scott Schober offers valuable information in his book
Hacked Again. You can also find valuable tips and
information on cybersecurity and related topics by
subscribing to his podcast:
“2-Minute Cyber Briefing.”
Scott is called upon by the major
TV networks as a cybersecurity
expert. On his website you can
view all of his appearances, along
with his archived Podcasts.
Due to personal experience, Scott
knows this topic and feels it is NOT
to be taken lightly!