It’s never a bad time to upgrade your online security.
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As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalates, the risk of global cyberattacks intensifies. The FBI has recently warned private industry and US infrastructure leaders about the threat of ransomware and other online security attacks arising from the military conflict, per CNN.
There’s no similar warning for individual citizens, but the heightened global risk marks an opportune time to evaluate and upgrade your own online security practices. Whether you’re new to online privacy protection or a security-software veteran, run through our cybersecurity checklist to make sure you’re optimally protected.
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