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Cyber Security Awareness
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Although only 1 month is recognized as such, good cybersecurity practices should be incorporated all year round. For more information on how to do that visit news & tips and: https://www.staysafeonline.org and visit Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information for Online Security: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/online-security
You can visit our latest news and events from this link. https://www.ohlonecs.com/cyber-news
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information for Online Security: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/online-security
How do I keep up to date? Stay Aware, follow these blogs and podcasts:
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Securityweekly.com
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krebsonSecurity.com
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BleepingComputer.com
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engadget.com
WHAT IS PHISHING?
Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing
Anti Phishing Software:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-phishing_software
WHAT IS RANSOMWARE?
Ransomware is a type of malicious software from cryptovirology that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless a ransom is paid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransomware
Incidents of Ransomware on the Rise: Protect Yourself and Your Organization
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/incidents-of-ransomware-on-the-rise
Building a Digital Defense Against Ransomware at Home
Hi-Tech Organized Crime Unit Targets Online Drug Traffickers
https://www.fbi.gov/audio-repository/ftw-podcast-htocu-082318.mp3/view
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Online Security Information
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0346-tech-support-scams
Free Cyber Security Training Course
Free Cyber Security eBooks
https://www.oreilly.com/security/free/
