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Cyber Awareness

Bad actors are looking for opportunities to commit cybercrime with fake websites and malicious links in phishing emails. It is important that everyone remain vigilant and increase their cyber security practices. According to the National Institute for Standards and Technology, 2021 was a record year for cyber vulnerabilities. You can protect yourself and avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime by doing the following:

• Implement multi-factor authentication on your accounts and it is 99% less likely you’ll get hacked.
• Update your software; turn on automatic updates.
• Think before you click on any links in emails – successful cyber-attacks start with phishing emails.
• Use strong passwords; DCSA recommends using a password manager to generate and store unique passwords.
• Don’t click on any suspicious links or attachments in emails, on websites, or on social media.
• Use secure Wi-Fi such as a virtual private network (VPN) or your phone as a hotspot.
• Regularly review your online financial accounts and ensure all transactions are purchases you made.
• If you use social media, check out this information from the Center for Development of Security Excellence: https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/jobaids/cyber/Twitter_Social_Networking_Site_Configuration_Guide.pdf

Further information on cybersecurity can be found in the DCSA website located at https://www.dcsa.mil/.