Don’t Be a Fool This April Fools’ Day: Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid!

April Fools’ Day is all fun and games—until you become the punchline of a cyberattack. 😬 While pranks are expected today, hackers and scammers pull tricks year-round. Here’s how not to be the fool:

🚫 Clicking Suspicious Links – That “hilarious” video your coworker sent? Could be a phishing attempt. Verify before you click!

🤦 Using “AprilFools123” as a Password – Weak passwords make hackers’ jobs way too easy. Use strong, unique passwords (or better yet, a password manager).

📝 Storing Passwords on Sticky Notes All Over Your Desk – If your login credentials are displayed like a vision board, you might as well hand them to the hackers yourself. Digital password managers exist for a reason—use one!

🛑 Ignoring MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) – If you’re not using MFA, you’re basically leaving your digital front door wide open.

📢 Oversharing Online – That quiz telling you which type of potato you are? Probably just collecting your personal info. Stay cautious.

🎭 Falling for Fake Urgency Scams – “Your account has been compromised! Click now to reset your password!” 🚨 Sound familiar? Verify directly with the company before acting.

In short—don’t be a John! 😆 Our very own John has shown us all the ways NOT to handle cybersecurity. Learn from his mistakes so you don’t end up starring in the next security training video!

Stay sharp, stay secure, and enjoy April Fools’ Day safely!