Four Cyber Hygiene Rules That Need Updating for Modern Threats
Cyber threats have evolved, rendering four common tips outdated: regularly changing passwords can lead to weak patterns, public Wi‑Fi remains risky but unavoidable so use a VPN, traditional antivirus struggles against AI-powered adaptive malware, and relying on 2FA alone isn’t foolproof due to session cookies that can be hijacked. The article recommends using a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords, adopting passwordless MFA with passkeys or security keys, and protecting on public networks with a VPN, while leveraging ML-driven security defenses to counter modern threats.