October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month in both the United States and Canada. The most important message home computer users can get from National Security Awareness Month is Stop | Think | Connect:"STOP: Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems.
THINK: Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider how your actions online could impact your safety, or your family’s.
CONNECT: Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer.
Protect yourself and help keep the web a safer place for everyone."
THINK: Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider how your actions online could impact your safety, or your family’s.
CONNECT: Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer.
Protect yourself and help keep the web a safer place for everyone."
Although Sysnative members are not limited to the U.S. and Canada, let's join together and share tips on how to stay safe online. I'll start:
Tip: Keep third-party software such as Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player and Oracle Java updated.