{"id":8576,"date":"2022-03-23T05:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T05:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/oegema\/?p=8576"},"modified":"2026-06-11T06:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:34:28","slug":"common-cybersecurity-risks-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/blog\/common-cybersecurity-risks-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Cybersecurity Risks and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed how consumers shop and companies conduct their business. According to the International Trade Administration, 72.5% of the Canadian population shopped online in 2021, with retail sales of over $15.1 billion US just five months into the year. Now, retailers, manufacturing firms, and government organizations alike are increasingly likely to manage their daily operations online. However, a breeding ground for security risks and cybercrime comes with this digital migration.\u00a0These cyberthreats are constantly evolving<\/a>\u00a0and finding new ways to breach digital vulnerabilities. As business owners, it\u2019s now more important than ever to assess where your vulnerabilities are and take the necessary steps to\u00a0protect your company<\/a>. Here are the five most common cybersecurity risks and how you can combat them to\u00a0keep your business safe<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Phishing<\/h2>

Phishing usually involves fraudulent emails or phone calls that are sent to your devices to steal sensitive information, such as bank account numbers, credit card information or passwords. Have you ever gotten an email that says \u201cyour account has been locked\u201d or \u201cstrange activity has been detected in your account\u201d? You may have been the subject of a phishing attempt<\/a>. These emails or messages often have clickbait subject lines, a link to what looks like a legitimate website, or downloadable attachments. A phishing phone call may ask you to call a number back to discuss a strange problem with your account. You may then be asked to provide sensitive account details over the phone. To avoid falling for a phishing scam, make sure to watch out for the following:<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/article>