Cyber Security Awareness Month

[Corrine]

Cyber Security Awareness Month is observed in the U.S. and Canada. The theme for the 2013 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is Our Shared Responsibility.

I've been blogging about NCSAM since 2008, providing tips and links to helpful sites. This year's post includes tips to avoid Identity Theft.

Returning to the theme, Our Shared Responsibility, please join me in sharing your security tips in this topic. In addition to Identity Theft, consider sharing tips on

• Fraud
• Phishing
• How to protect your devices (computers, laptops, mobile devices)
• How to stay safe while social networking (e.g., Twitter, Facebook)

 

[DreadStarX]

The biggest concern, that I tell people is, research your links. If it is your first time visiting that link, Google it! The best browsing advice I can give, is that. I've been browsing since I was 9 years old, and through those long and painful 15 years of my life, I've learned to watch what I go too. I've been to some nasty sites out there, *cough* 4Chan/Reddit *cough*.

Social Networking is a treasure trove for information. My abilities to post about things like Twitter and Facebook are denied due to school security policies. But..

Tips:

1. Never include your full birthday.
2. Never use your parents Maiden Name
3. Never use YOUR Middle name.
4. Obviously, don't ever post your Social Security Number (SSN). And yes, I had someone do that. :facepalm:


I'm not sure if Corrine was inviting others 2 cents, or not. But I gave a nickel incase 2 cents wasn't enough

 

[Corrine]

Great tips, Tom!

For "advice" on the safety of a website, I use WOT (Web of Trust). I understand that ratings are influenced by information provided by members and take that into consideration. When I'm researching a topic, I'm then going to be most likely to click the links with a good (green) reputation. Of course, I also have MBAM Pro to block dangerous sites.