IT professional gives expert tips for cyber security

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Via public records requests from News-Press NOW, it was indicated that the City of St. Joseph suffered a cyber attack that attacked local networks and exposed thousands of citizens' data.

Staying safe online is crucial for everyone, and possessing strong cybersecurity knowledge can help protect users from data leaks and breaches.

According to Statista, in the second quarter of 2025, nearly 94 million data records were leaked in breaches.

Employee data and passwords are often targeted, especially those that are not as strong and are more vulnerable.

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