Things a cybersecurity expert says they would never do

How can you protect your personal information and privacy? CTVNews.ca spoke to a cybersecurity expert on how to better safeguard against the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

The rise of cyberattacks has become a growing concern in recent years as the threat of data breaches, ransomware and other malicious online activities has plagued organizations and digital users.

How can you protect your personal information and privacy? CTVNews.ca spoke to a cybersecurity expert on how to better safeguard against the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Use a unique password for each of your accounts, “especially for sites where you know a cyber criminal getting access to that information would potentially do some damage,” said Sam Andrey, managing director at The Dais, a Toronto Metropolitan University think tank focused on tech policy.

Sensitive materials include your email address, banking information, and personal files, he added.

Andrey said using a unique password for every account may feel unrealistic in a world where users have so many passwords, but password managers exist for that reason.

A password manager is a tech tool that helps users create, save and manage passwords across different online services, including web applications, online shops and social media. It makes it easier to keep track of passwords, as only one master password is needed, Andrey said.

Andrey said two-factor authentication is one of the "best measures" available to protect against breaches to your accounts.