October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The 2017 Cyber Security Awareness Month marks the seventh anniversary of the campaign. It is also European Cyber Security Awareness Month (ECSM) ECSM and in Canada, GetCyberSafe - Home
Stop | Think | Connect
With that in mind, consider the following suggestions not only during Cyber Security Awareness month but every day:
Stop: Before you click that formatted link in your email, search results or social media account, mouse over the link to ensure the URL matches the description.
Think: Whether it is email, Facebook, Twitter, an online forum or other online media, instead of spouting off the first reply that comes to mind when you disagree, think before you click the send button. Remember that your online reputation can follow you in "real life".
Connect: When you connect to the Internet, ensure your device software as well as any apps or third-party software are up to date.
Each week, Malwarebytes Labs will
Stop | Think | Connect
With that in mind, consider the following suggestions not only during Cyber Security Awareness month but every day:
Stop: Before you click that formatted link in your email, search results or social media account, mouse over the link to ensure the URL matches the description.
Think: Whether it is email, Facebook, Twitter, an online forum or other online media, instead of spouting off the first reply that comes to mind when you disagree, think before you click the send button. Remember that your online reputation can follow you in "real life".
Connect: When you connect to the Internet, ensure your device software as well as any apps or third-party software are up to date.
Each week, Malwarebytes Labs will
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