{"id":2083504,"date":"2023-10-30T03:31:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T07:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/californians-encouraged-to-protect-themselves-against-online-threats\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T03:38:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T07:38:30","slug":"californians-encouraged-to-protect-themselves-against-online-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/californians-encouraged-to-protect-themselves-against-online-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect yourself online, Californians urged."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornians-encouraged-to-protect-themselves-against-online-threats%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2083504&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California\u2064 Attorney General Urges Businesses and\u2064 Residents to Protect Themselves\u200b from Online \u2064Threats<\/h2>\n<p>In a \u2062press release on October 26, California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the importance of cybersecurity awareness and \u2064urged businesses and\u2062 residents \u2062to take proactive measures to safeguard their digital security.\u200d Bonta highlighted the need to prioritize data protection\u2062 and not wait for\u2062 a data breach or cyberattack to occur before taking action.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this year, \u2064several private\u200b and public entities in California, including\u200b San Bernardino County,\u200d the University of California\u2014Los Angeles, and various hospitals\u200d and healthcare facilities, \u2062have fallen victim to cyber attacks.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/companies-will-have-to-choose-a-side-in-us-china-tech-competition-cybersecurity-analyst-5515537?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Companies Will Have \u200bto &#8216;Choose a Side&#8217; in US\u2013China Tech Competition: Cybersecurity Analyst<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/23\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/cybersecurity-grooming-and-fentanyl-among-top-concerns-addressed-at-school-safety-forum-5496931?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Cybersecurity, Grooming,\u2064 and Fentanyl Among Top\u2063 Concerns Addressed at School Safety Forum<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/24\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Bonta recommended enabling multi-factor authentication \u200cfor \u2063online accounts, which adds an extra layer of security \u2064by \u2063requiring\u2062 a password and a second piece of information, such as a one-time code sent via\u2063 text message or email. This measure \u200cmakes it significantly more challenging for attackers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-iranians-charged-for-cyberattacks-meant-to-influence-2020-election\/\" title=\"Two Iranians Charged for Cyberattacks Meant To Influence 2020 Election\">gain unauthorized access<\/a>, even if they possess the user&#8217;s password.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Bonta advised individuals to create unique and robust\u200b passwords for each online account, avoiding easily identifiable information like pet names or birthdays. He suggested using\u2063 a password manager to simplify password management.<\/p>\n<p>Regularly \u2064updating operating \u2063systems, browsers, \u200band\u200b other critical applications\u200b was another key recommendation from Bonta. By \u200dstaying up to date with the latest security\u200d software, web browser, and operating system, individuals can enhance\u200c their defense against online\u200c threats.<\/p>\n<p>Installing antivirus\u2063 software was emphasized \u200cas a crucial\u2063 step in protecting devices from\u200c viruses that can compromise data, slow down or\u2063 crash devices,\u200b or enable spammers to\u2062 exploit email accounts. Antivirus\u200d protection\u200d scans files and incoming emails for \u2064viruses, deleting any detected malicious content.<\/p>\n<p>Bonta\u2063 also stressed\u200b the importance of reviewing and adjusting privacy \u2064and security settings on all devices and applications. He advised individuals to be cautious \u2062about sharing personal\u2064 information online and to exercise caution when using public Wi-Fi \u200cnetworks, as they are often insecure and vulnerable to hackers.<\/p>\n<p>Other tips \u200bincluded encrypting devices, limiting the visibility\u200c of personal social media posts through privacy \u200csettings, and refraining from taking\u2063 online quizzes\u2063 that could reveal answers \u200cto security questions.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses\u200d operating in California were encouraged to train employees in data security principles, such as using strong passwords and \u200bestablishing internet use guidelines. Bonta also \u200crecommended providing \u2064a firewall for \u200cinternet connections, particularly for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-workers-ignore-bidens-call-to-stop-working-from-home-and-some-might-not-be-working-at-all\/\" title=\"Federal workers defy Biden's work-from-home order, and some may not be working at all.\">employees working \u2062remotely<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Bonta highlighted the California Consumer Privacy Act, which grants residents the right \u200cto opt out of the sale of their personal\u2063 information\u2062 online. \u2064Businesses that sell information are required to include\u2063 a &#8220;Do Not \u2063Sell \u2062My Personal Information&#8221; link on their websites.<\/p>\n<p>By following these \u2063cybersecurity measures, businesses and \u200dresidents can \u200dbetter protect themselves from \u2063online threats \u2064and mitigate \u200dthe risk of data breaches and cyberattacks.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d What\u200d are the benefits\u2063 of prioritizing data protection \u200cand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/californians-encouraged-to-protect-themselves-against-online-threats\/\" title=\"Protect yourself online, Californians urged.\">enabling \u200cmulti-factor authentication<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  R to securely store and generate complex passwords, relieving \u200cthe burden of memorizing\u2063 them.<\/p>\n<p>Bonta also stressed\u200b the importance of being cautious while browsing the internet and opening emails.\u2064 Phishing attacks, where cybercriminals pose as legitimate\u2064 entities to trick \u200dindividuals into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/snitch-alert-john-kerry-ratted-out-israel-to-impress-his-iranian-friends-leaked-audio-reveals\/\" title=\"SNITCH ALERT: John Kerry Ratted Out Israel to Impress His Iranian Friends, Leaked Audio Reveals\">revealing sensitive information<\/a>,\u200b are prevalent. He warned against \u200bclicking on suspicious links or downloading attachments from unknown sources, as they can potentially contain malware or ransomware.<\/p>\n<p>To mitigate the risk of falling victim to ransomware attacks, Bonta recommended regular data backups. This practice ensures that\u200b even if data is compromised, it \u200ccan be restored from a secure and unaffected \u2062source. He emphasized the necessity of keeping backup \u2063files separate from the primary system to prevent their \u200cencryption during an\u2062 attack.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Bonta urged\u200d businesses to implement robust cybersecurity protocols. This \u2062includes regularly updating software and hardware, conducting vulnerability assessments, and providing ongoing training to \u2064employees\u200c on\u200c best cybersecurity practices. He stressed the importance of establishing incident response plans and promptly\u200c reporting any cyber incidents to law\u2062 enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Attorney General Rob \u200bBonta called on businesses and residents\u2062 in California to take proactive measures to\u200c protect themselves \u200bfrom\u200d online \u200bthreats. By prioritizing data protection, enabling\u200d multi-factor authentication, using\u2062 strong and unique passwords, and\u200b being \u200ccautious while browsing the internet and opening emails, individuals can\u2064 mitigate the risk \u200bof cyberattacks. For businesses, implementing robust cybersecurity protocols and ensuring employee awareness and training are essential \u2064for safeguarding digital\u200b security. By taking these proactive\u2064 steps and not waiting for \u2063a data breach to occur,\u2062 California can strengthen\u200c its defense against online threats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the importance of safeguarding against online threats during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. He urged businesses and residents to take proactive measures, stating that the California Department of Justice is offering helpful tips to enhance digital security. Mr. Bonta advised against waiting for a data breach or cyberattack to occur.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":242,"featured_media":2083505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2083504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083504","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/242"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2083504"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083504\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2083505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2083504"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2083504"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2083504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}