Enable security features like multifactor authentication to secure your personal accounts
Recently, a well-known technology company experienced a network security breach initiated through an employee’s personal Google account. The employee enabled password syncing via Google Chrome and saved their work credentials in their browser – synchronizing their work and personal passwords.
The attackers compromised the personal account, which did not use Google multifactor authentication, and tricked the user into accepting a two-factor authentication request to access the work account. Multiple corporate systems were accessed in the breach.
Remember:
- Keep passwords between your personal and work accounts separate and unique.
- Enable multifactor authentication and security features on your personal accounts.