Security Awareness For Everyone

Data equals cyber risk, and hackers want your data, a valuable currency sold on the Dark Web. Protect yourself and your loved ones from phishing and other cyber threats.

Discover how psychology and social engineering empower cybercriminals, exploiting fear, sadness, anger, and happiness. Assess messages by sender and expectations, check attachments or links, and never click unknown content.

Learn how cyber criminals exploit the covid-19 crisis by manipulating fear, sadness, anger, and happiness using false information and links. Apply antifraud lessons during crises to respond thoughtfully.

Change screen sharing to host only and disable joined before host to gain control. Disable file transfer, avoid sharing Zoom links publicly, and enable a password to secure meetings.

Follow the smart home cyber hygiene checklist to connect only when needed, choose trusted brands, use professional installation, register devices, enable two-factor authentication, update software, and reset devices before disposal.

Protect corporate data by applying mobile security best practices: encrypt sensitive information, configure devices, use anti-malware and firewalls, and follow policy on personal devices and secure storage.

Understand public wifi risks and use tips: verify hotspot names, avoid sensitive sites, use https and a vpn, disable wifi, and connect only to hotspots you select.

Boost web browsing security by enabling auto updates, managing pop-ups, and using SSL, bookmarks, and add-ons; cover webcams and maintain a secure mindset around devices, citing Nortel's breach.

Protect your workspace by securing access cards, laptops, and sensitive data, and avoid leaving unencrypted information or discarded materials in the trash or using found USB keys.

Set privacy settings, verify friend requests, and limit personal data on social media to defend against social engineering and data breaches.

Enable automatic updates, keep browsers and plugins current, and enable a firewall. Use a vpn to encrypt traffic, lock devices unattended, and reinstall the system if needed after a breach.

Spot fake news by verifying sources, researching authors, and checking writing quality. Fact-check across credible reports and think with logic instead of emotion to stay informed and safe.