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Welcome to National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (“NCSAM”) week 2! Please visit the NYU’s Security Awareness web page for: A listing of information security related events (please check back regularly for updates) Short videos on security awareness topics. Don’t miss your chance to win 2 free movie tickets this month by watching the video of the […]
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (“NCSAM”). NCSAM recognizes that the line between our online and offline lives has become indistinguishable. In these tech-fueled times, our homes, societal well-being, economic prosperity and the nation’s security are impacted by technology. The themes for the month are: Own IT, Secure IT, Protect IT, described in more […]
National Preparedness Month (“NPM”) promotes family and community disaster and emergency planning. Cybersecurity preparedness can help to offset the impact of identity theft, phishing attacks, imposter scams and more. Recognizing & Preventing Social Engineering & Cyber Attacks: Identity theft often involves the use of someone else’s personal information to purchase, obtain money or get credit. […]
Although phishing threats most commonly occur via email, please be reminded that phishing threats also occur via phone calls, social media updates and text messages. What all phishing threats have in common is that they are social engineering attempts designed to steal information or install malware. Text message phishing, also known as “smishing”, often […]
National Password Day is all about caring, but no sharing! Remember, do not use passwords that can be easily guessed . . . . Image courtesy of nakedsecurity Please also be reminded to activate Multi-Factor Authentication (“MFA”) on all available accounts as MFA protects you if your credentials get compromised by requiring authentication via devices […]
National Consumer Protection Week begins on March 3rd! For information on identity theft, common scams and recommendations geared to consumers, check out the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) list of planned events. Additional Resources: To file a consumer complaint https://www.usa.gov/consumer-complaints Please be advised that the “National Consumer Center” is a scam which misleads people into thinking […]
Data Privacy Day (“DPD”) is held annually on January 28th and is an international effort to create awareness around the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust. This year, DPD will spotlight the value of information. If you are seeking to better manage your privacy and how your data is collected and shared, […]
The internet of things (IoT) has introduced many smart devices with features that make our lives considerably more convenient by applying connectivity to everyday tasks. However, these conveniences also introduce both security and privacy concerns that need to be proactively addressed such as data and credential theft, spying and manipulation via device settings/functions. The following […]
The holiday season is the ideal time for cybercriminals to take advantage of unsuspecting or inattentive online shoppers. Protect your purchases, your sensitive information, your devices and the the data stored thereon by making sure these precautions are part of your online shopping habits: Regularly patch/update all of your devices – this is a […]
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (“NCSAM”). The overall theme of NSCAM is that security is everyone’s shared responsibility, and the month of October is dedicated to education about cyber threats, including tips and best practices. NYU’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2018 themes are: Learn to Spot a Phony IT Safety & Security at […]