Staying safe online while working from home

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As people turn to the program to stay connected and work from home, cybersecurity has become a key concern.

At work, employers typically have IT departments or other layers of security, many people might not have in their homes.

So, how do you practice cybersecurity while working from home during a pandemic?

You can start with a strong password.

Scott Schober,President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics and Author of

Cybersecurity is Everbody's Business

stresses the power of a password.

In efforts to stop "zoom bombing", where one or multiple people hijack a videoconference call, Zoom is working on security updates to their program.

Zoom users who have experienced these kinds of attacks, say hijackers have used hate speech and threats, shared pornography, or shared the personal information of people in the group chat.

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To stay safe online, Schober says you don't have to wait for Zoom to increase their security.

Simple steps such as using strong passwords or locking zoom meetings can be used for work or personal purposes.

He also suggests using programs that can scan the dark web for personal information that hackers can steal, such as emails, passwords or account numbers.

This way you can be informed of which passwords need changing and what websites or personal information could be compromised.