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Observed every October, the annual Cyber Security Cybersecurity Awareness Month is committed to encouraging personal accountability, securing behaviors, and maintaining digital privacy in the cybersecurity landscape. This initiative was created as a joint effort between government and industry providing resources to stay safe and secure online.
This October we are focusing on current trends and following good security habits.
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Reject and Verify
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As we wrap up cybersecurity awareness month we leave you with a message that you can use anytime you feel pressured or unsure of a request. Reject and Verify. Watch this video and remember it is a good habit to question any request especially if the request is for money, personal information, or access to your online accounts.
If you missed one of the month's weekly tips just scroll below.
(Vikki Beretta Comedy Sketch - plays on YouTube)
Test your phishing knowledge
Google Phishing quiz - Jigsaw
https://phishingquiz.withgoogle.com/
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Phishing and Scams Using AI (Artificial Intelligence)
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Don't Respond: Unsure, Do not reply to the message or engage with the sender in any way. If you think the message is legitimate, always confirm by calling the person directly on a known number. For links go directly to their official web site and do not use the link in the text message.
Watch this video on Callback phishing from Wizer as AI increased the bad guys are looking for new ways to trick you.
(Wizer - Callback Phishing and AI - video plays on YouTube)
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Human Error vs Sound Judgement?
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