Topics Related to Cybersecurity Awareness

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.

It can be easy to feel powerless in the face of threats posed by cybersecurity. However, there are easy measures to take to stay safe online.

We all have a role to play in strengthening cybersecurity. That is why the 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme is "See Yourself in Cyber."

Data Privacy Week is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about privacy and data protection as well as the ways everyday decisions can affect privacy.

When COVID-19 interrupted our ways of life, the internet became even more essential and necessary for daily functions of our lives. Online thieves love it.