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Cyber Security Month is back this October! It’s a chance to educate citizens about how to stay safe and cyber aware while they work and live online. It’s also your chance to win a pair of AirPods or one of two Ravens swag packs.
Read the Information Technology Services (ITS) post to learn how to enter.
Cyber security doesn’t end after October, so watch the ITS website for information about new campaigns, tips and tricks as they become available.
Cyber security pro tip #1: QR codes can be used to prompt you to visit malicious websites and download malware, so be cautious about what you scan!
Cyber security pro tip #2: Keep threat actors out of your devices by protecting your laptop, smartphone and tablet with a password, personal identification number (PIN) or pattern screen lock. Remember to enable the auto-lock settings to lock your device automatically after a few minutes of inactivity!
Cyber security pro tip #3: Keep your devices secure by keeping them up to date! Software updates for your apps and operating system are a critical way to keep threat actors out of your devices and personal data. Always install the latest security updates for your devices and turn on automatic updates for your operating systems.
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