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National Cyber Security Month
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October is National Cyber Security Month
Threats Phishing Social Engineering Ransomware Malware
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Information Security Awareness
Phishing Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
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Information Security Awareness
Social Engineering The use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes.
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Information Security Awareness
Ransomware A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
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Information Security Awareness
Malware Malicious software that can be used to compromise or harm a computer host.
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Information Security Awareness
Do not divulge personal information, passwords, credit card and banking information Avoid Social Engineering
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Information Security Awareness
Do not install unlicensed or crack software on enterprise systems. Avoid Litigation
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Information Security Awareness
Do not write your password on a piece of paper under the keyboard or on a sticky note The best place to store your password is in your head
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Create complex passwords – Not less than 8 characters Include Uppercase Letter Include special character Not a known word with slight modification Complex passwords are less likely to be compromised
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Information Security Awareness
Avoid sharing passwords Trust is not when you share your password
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