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Nearly 90% of all cyber attacks are the result of a single human error! This serves as a reminder
that the best defence is caution and adherence to basic safety guidelines, such as using secure
passwords.

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1. Integrity ensures that information remains accurate, complete, and unaltered.
2. Cyber threats come in various forms, targeting individuals, organisations, and
national systems.

3. Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical flaws.

IMPORTANCE OF CYBERSECURITY

In today’s digital world, where almost everything happens online, cybersecurity has become
extremely important.

Protects Personal Builds a Safe
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Information Digital Society

Prevents Keeps Devices Safe
2 6
Financial Loss from Viruses

Ensures Safe Online Protects Social
3 5
Communication Media Accounts

Supports Safe Online
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Learning and Working

The description of these points are as follows:

1. Protects personal information: Cybersecurity keeps our personal data safe, such as:

Passwords Bank details
Phone numbers Photos and documents

Without protection, hackers can steal this information and misuse it.

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