Since Google disclosed in January that Internet hackers stole information from its computers systems, the details of the theft have been closely guarded. This week, nearly four months after the high profile breach, someone with direct connection to the investigation revealed that the cyber theft made off with one of Google’s crown jewels – a password system that controls access for millions of users worldwide and to almost all of the company’s Web services, including e-mail and business applications. If this Internet giant is vulnerable to hackers and cyber criminals, how about you?

 Malicious cyber attacks around the world more than doubled last year and accounted for more of reported data security breaches than human error; a disturbing new trend. Attacks on websites can come from viruses, malware and through Internet and social media.

 That’s why highlighting the importance of using strong passwords, using anti-virus software while keeping it and patches up to date, being careful when sharing personal information, and making sure sites are secure and legitimate are key everyday business practices to follow and share with others.  

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