{"id":1670,"date":"2021-10-06T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technews.simmons.edu\/?p=1670"},"modified":"2021-10-05T17:23:06","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T21:23:06","slug":"october-is-cybersecurity-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technews.simmons.edu\/?p=1670","title":{"rendered":"October is CyberSecurity Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Do Your Part.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/be-cyber-smart\/campaign\"><strong> #BeCyberSmart.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-1479\" align=\"right\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/technews.simmons.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/200px-CISA_Logo.png\" alt=\"Cybersecurity &amp; Infrastructure Security Agency Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/technews.simmons.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/200px-CISA_Logo.png 200w, https:\/\/technews.simmons.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/200px-CISA_Logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Phishing and social engineering campaigns are the #1 source of ransomware and other malware<sup>1<\/sup>. Reduce your chances of your falling victim to phishing attacks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Update your passwords. Consider using the longest password possible. Be creative and customize your passwords for different websites. Use a password manager to keep track of them.<\/li><li>Enable two-factor authentication on your accounts where <a href=\"https:\/\/2fa.directory\/\">available<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Limit the information you post on social media. Cybercriminals use public information to know you better, so be sure to keep personal information safe from strangers.<\/li><li>Keep track of your apps. Make sure your apps are up-to-date and check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/how-to-check-app-permissions-ios-android-macos-windows\/\">app permissions<\/a>.<\/li><li>Update your computer and mobile devices.<\/li><li>Make sure your antivirus is up-to-date and running.<\/li><li>Stay protected while connected. Only connect to legitimate wireless hotspots. Avoid sensitive activities on public networks and only use sites that begin with \u201chttps:\/\/\u201d when shopping or banking online.<\/li><li>If an email looks suspicious, do not respond and do not click on any links or attachments. When available, \u201cReport phishing\u201d to block other suspicious emails.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>[1] <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.verizon.com\/resources\/reports\/2021-data-breach-investigations-report.pdf\">2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)<\/a><\/sub><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart. Phishing and social engineering campaigns are the #1 source of ransomware and other malware1. Reduce your chances of your falling victim to phishing attacks! Update your passwords. Consider using the longest password possible. Be creative and customize your passwords for different websites. Use a password manager to keep track of them. 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