ACT Top 10 Countdown of 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, we're highlighting our Top 10 ACT Posts of 2020 to recap the year in cybersecurity! Stay tuned here to find out what they were.

#10. The Top Cybersecurity Blogs We're Reading in 2020

We love what we do, and we read about it constantly. Here’s a collection of our favorite cybersecurity blogs and websites from the industry's foremost thought leaders and reporters.

#9. Let’s Talk About COVID-19 Scams

Learn how to recognize and avoid COVID-19 scams.

#8. How Hackers Steal and Use Your Passwords

You’re probably annoyed with everyone telling you to have a long, complex, unique password for every website, device, and account you own. Here’s why it’s important.

#7. A Guide to Increasing Your Email Security and Deliverability: SPF

Your misconfigured email can send your emails to spam inboxes and let hackers pretend to be you - costing you millions. In part 1 of this guide, we’ll cover configuring your SPF record.

#6. Zoom Isn’t Secure, but Here’s How to Fix It

Zoom has been in the news a lot lately. But cybersecurity researchers and the FBI have noted that there are a lot of areas where Zoom could be doing better. Check out our guide on how to understand the underlying issues, and how to decrease your risk.

#5. How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords?

The password system is broken. You need to keep your information safe, but you need an easier way to manage all of your complex and unique passwords. Enter the password manager.

#4. Massive U.S. Healthcare Company UHS a Victim of Major Cyber Attack

Fortune 500 healthcare provider Universal Health Services (UHS) appears to be the victim of a major ransomware attack.

#3. What Happened Yesterday with T-Mobile? And was it a DDoS Attack?

For a large portion of yesterday, T-Mobile’s network was brought to a standstill. Was it a DDoS attack against the United States?

#2. How Do You Bring Down an Organization? From the Inside

Every organization, including major technology companies, are susceptible to this threat.

#1. Are Your Passwords in the Green?

The numbers don’t lie! We’ve updated this table by Mike Halsey, Microsoft MVP, since hackers are getting faster. If you’re using a weak password, you can say goodbye to your social media account or money!

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