October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). This month raises awareness about the importance of keeping private information that is online safe. The Department of Homeland Security’s website says that this is a “collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online…” To learn more, visit the website here.
In this increasingly technological time, it is important to keep up to date on the latest information and resources available to you. Whether it is identity theft, company data breaches, or cyberattacks and other online scams be sure to read the following articles on Illinois workNet to protect yourself from online threats:
Illinois workNet Articles:
How to Keep Your Financial Information Safe Online
All About Passwords
How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Why Online Security Matters
What to Do After a Data Breach
What You Need to Know About Online Scams
Online Safety Tips for Job Seekers
An Introduction to Job Scams
Other articles:
Security Setting Tips You Should Check Right Now (for your mobile phone)