1. Reusing the same password.
If a password is exposed at one service, attackers may try it elsewhere. Use a different password for each account. A password manager helps employees create and store unique passwords without having to memorize every one.
2. Entering a password on a fake page.
Phishing messages can lead to convincing sign in pages. Use trusted bookmarks or open the service directly when something feels wrong. Reporting a suspicious message is more useful than quietly deleting it when others in the business may have received it too.
3. Treating an authentication prompt as routine.
An unexpected multi factor authentication request can signal an attempted sign in. Do not approve prompts you did not initiate or share verification codes with someone who calls or messages you.
Make account protection a business process.
- Use MFA and consider phishing resistant authentication where supported.
- Keep recovery methods current and controlled.
- Remove former employees’ access promptly.
- Avoid shared administrator credentials.
- Give employees a clear reporting path.
A cybersecurity audit can help identify gaps in the way your business manages accounts and access.