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Topics Related to Cybersecurity Awareness
Scammers are increasingly using visually stylized QR codes to deliver phishing links, reports Help Net Security, a cybersecurity news outlet. QR code phishing (quishing) is already more difficult to detect because these codes deliver links without a visible URL.Quishing attacks are even showing up on the streets of downtown Raleigh.
Chief Privacy Officer Martha Wewer recently highlighted how North Carolina is embedding privacy principles into everyday operations – year-round.
The N.C. Department of Information Technology shared resources and tips during Data Privacy Week, an international effort during the week of Jan. 26-30 to empower people and organizations to respect privacy, protect data and enable trust.Explore the resources below to help you make confident, informed choices about what you share and how you protect it – at work and at home.
Did you know that every time you go online you create thousands of data points? From the websites you visit and the purchases you make to the apps you use and the devices you carry, your digital footprint is constantly expanding. This information can include deeply personal details such as your Social Security number, your health data and even the number of steps you take each day. This data is collected, analyzed and stored by organizations across the globe. While you cannot control every piece of data that is gathered, you can control how you protect it.
As online shopping continues to grow, especially during the holiday season, cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to lure victims with fake websites, counterfeit promotions and shopping scams.The good news? You can shop online safely by recognizing common red flags and following a few simple tips.Fake Online StoresCybercriminals create fake websites that mimic legitimate retailers or use the names of well-known brands. When you search for the best online deals, you may find yourself at one of these fake sites.
Image caption: Fayetteville Technical Community College President Mark Sorrells shakes hands with Samuel Abling and Jacob Wright, who were selected for the Cybersecurity Internship Program at NCDIT.
The N.C. 911 Board is hosting a series of cybersecurity exercises for public safety answering points across the state. The exercises cover cybersecurity best practices, roles, responsibilities and training.
A vast majority of data breaches are the result of cyberattacks, where a cybercriminal gains unlawful access to sensitive system data.
There are four steps businesses of all shapes and sizes can take to better protect themselves against cyberattacks.
Strengthen your home's cybersecurity by securing your wireless router, installing firewalls and security software and backing up your household data.