Security Awareness

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Throughout the month, we will be providing articles and tips to help you stay safe online.

Week 1: Staying safe on social media

Week 2: Safeguarding your mobile phone

Week 3: Protecting your files and photos

Week 4: Managing scam emails and how to handle them

Week 5: Safe website browsing tips

2018 National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October 1st - Week 1: Tech Support Scams

October 8th - Week 2: Text Message Scams (Smishing)

October 15th - Week 3: Charity Scams

October 22nd - Week 4: Keeping Software Up to Date

October 29th - Week 5: Social Engineering

Wrap-Up:
Important Security Tips on Spam and Passwords

Antivirus

• Learn how to check if your Symantec Antivirus is up-to-date.

Devices

• Flash drives/thumb drives are small devices that have make our lives easier. Find out how to keep your device safe. Learn more...
• If you have a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet, make sure you are staying protected. Learn more...

Cyber Security

• Phishing Email

Passwords

• Do you use the same password for all your online accounts? Find out why you may be at risk. Learn more...

Scams

• Computer scams don’t always arrive in form of an e-mail. Find out the new ways identify theft is occurring. Learn more...
• Fake anti-virus pop-ups can appear on your computer without warning and can scare you into making an unnecessary purchase. Learn more...
• What should you do with all the scam e-mails you receive in your e-mail inbox? Learn more...