October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual reminder that protecting yourself online doesn’t have to be complicated. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for opportunities to access personal information, financial accounts, business systems, and other valuable data. While no one can eliminate every cyber risk, a few good habits can make you a much more difficult target. Here are four simple ways to strengthen your cybersecurity. 1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords Reusing the same password across multiple accounts can create unnecessary risk. If one account is compromised, criminals may try the same credentials on your email, financial accounts, social media, and other services. Use long, unique passwords for important accounts and consider using a reputable password manager to create and securely store them. 2. Turn On Multifactor Authentication Multifactor authentication, often called MFA or two-factor authentication, adds another layer of security beyond your password. Depending on the service, you may be asked to enter a code, approve a notification on another device, or use another method to verify your identity. Whenever MFA is available—especially for email, banking, financial, and business accounts—turning it on can provide valuable additional protection. 3. Think Before You Click Phishing emails, fraudulent text messages, fake websites, and…

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