It is almost Thanksgiving - time for turkey and stuffing, family get-togethers - and the two biggest online shopping days of the year. And also prime time for holiday scammers trying to trick you out of your dollars! Make this your safest holiday shopping time by learning simple steps to be more secure online and getting wise to bad guys and their online tricks so that you don't get Scrooged!
SAFE (Security Awareness for Everyone) is a program to increase awareness about cybersecurity. By raising awareness, we hope to help change online behaviors, as well as encourage you to practice safe computing habits, make smart and informed decisions about information security, and protect your business.
Can you imagine living without email? It’s fast, you can use it anywhere, anytime, and it keeps us in touch with everyone and everything we need. But, it also comes with some possible downsides (think phishing, malware, and scams). It only takes a few tips - turned into habits - to help you avoid the downsides and keep your inbox, and you, SAFE.
A secure home network is a critical part of your home life. Whether it’s for shopping, banking, distance learning, or working from home, the equipment that connects you to the internet can also connect you to the bad guys who will take advantage of any weakness in the security settings on your equipment or devices. Find out what you need to do to keep your devices secure and your sensitive information private so you can relax and enjoy the benefits of technology without all the worry.
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and not just for the big companies you would expect, but also for small companies and individuals as well. How can you help avoid your risk of ransomware? By stepping up your cybersecurity game. How? Increase your awareness of how scammers trick you into downloading malware, and remember to use the cybersecurity best practices you have learned. This SAFE Tip Sheet should help strengthen your cybersecurity tool kit so no ransomware will be coming for you.
As summer nears and we slowly come out of various pandemic restrictions, our minds will naturally turn to getting out and back to traveling. But after the past year you may have become a little more relaxed and let your security practices slip. Now is the time to take stock of your mobile devices and best practices that keep them and the data they hold secure and safe. Here are some tips to help avoid the dangers of weak security and careless behavior that could spoil your best-laid plans.