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How to Prevent Hacking: A Practical Security Checklist
A no-fluff checklist of security controls that actually reduce risk.
## Why hacks happen
- Weak passwords
- No MFA
- Phishing
- Outdated software
## The checklist
1. Patch regularly
2. Use MFA everywhere
3. Backup systems
4. Monitor logs
5. Train users
## Bottom line
Basics done consistently stop most attacks.
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