October is Cybersecurity Month, and AUSN is proud to share a sampling of the blog posts and videos produced by Veterans Affairs to help keep Veterans and their families safe.
Bad actors are always finding new and sophisticated ways to steal information. Staying up-to-date on security measures you and your family can easily adopt is your best first line of defense.
Take a few minutes to learn about:
Gain helpful insights as members of the VA, who are Veterans and caregivers themselves, share their stories and experiences about emails, texts or phone calls aimed at fleecing your benefits, tricking you into sharing personal, financial, and health information, and sending misinformation to sway you to their way of thinking.
Slay scary scammers by staying aware, alert, and skeptical of anyone you don’t know asking for your personal information or for you to open links or attachments. Tips and tricks explain how to recognize and report phishing, enable multi-factor authentication, use strong passwords and why you should not ignore software updates.
Fraudsters are now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Being informed about how this technology is used in cyber scams, along with nine great tips to practice safe online behavior and prevent fraud, can be one of your best protections.
As the online shopping season commences, be wary of efforts to steal your personal and financial information. Don’t assume that a website is legit or an email is valid. Learn how to verify, confirm and evaluate before falling into a data-stealer trap.
One extra step can make all the difference. A lack of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) increases the risk of data breaches, including your own. Read about the lessons learned. Then watch the short video to find out how this process works.
A career in cybersecurity or privacy can be rewarding, in-demand and well-paying. In addition to defining the roles and responsibilities undertaken by cybersecurity and privacy professionals, this blog post also provides a list of proficiencies and transferrable skills that might make cybersecurity or privacy the perfect career fit for you.
Who knows, one of the above articles or videos just might safeguard you from a world of harm. Share what you have learned with your family, friends and fellow Sailors.
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