Blocking Phishing Attacks
Habits of Cybersecurity - 3/2026
Preventing Cybercrime. It’s not what you know. It’s what you do.
Habits of Cybersecurity guides smaller organizations, families, and individuals to build the habits that prevent cybercrime and stop scams.
As we described last week, after 17 years of cybersecurity news it’s time to shift our focus to guiding you to build the cybersecurity habits you need to stay safe from cybercrime.
The video in this week’s introduction combines the theory with the practical.
Pavlov’s process by which we create habits
How our brains strengthen our habits
The practical cybersecurity problem of blocking phishing attacks.
Every habit begins with a cue and has a response.
In blocking phishing attacks, the response builds on AARP’s spam-prevention message Pause. Reflect. Protect
As Pavlov discovered with his dogs, every habit elicits a craving and ends with a reward. The video shows you how to create these for maximum impact.
Recorded at the March 2026 Cybersecurity Connect meeting.
What to do. Do it now while it’s fresh in your mind. The longer you delay, the less likely you will act.
Schedule 30 minutes to watch the Video
Schedule 30 minutes to build your personal habit to Pause. Reflect. Protect.
Follow-on: Practice diligently each time you do email.
See you next week.
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