Topics Related to Cybersecurity Awareness

A Holiday Deal Too Good to Be True: Red Flags for Fraud

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 Stores

Cybercriminals 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.

11 N.C. Students Enter Cybersecurity Through NCDIT and Carolina Cyber Network Partnership

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.

N.C. 911 Board Offers Cybersecurity Training

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.

Anatomy of a Data Breach: What Are They and What to Do When You Spot One?

A vast majority of data breaches are the result of cyberattacks, where a cybercriminal gains unlawful access to sensitive system data.

Cybersecurity in the Workplace: Keeping Your Business Safe & Secure

There are four steps businesses of all shapes and sizes can take to better protect themselves against cyberattacks.

Cybersecurity at Home: Three Steps to Take

Strengthen your home's cybersecurity by securing your wireless router, installing firewalls and security software and backing up your household data.

Concerned About Cyber? Four Easy Steps for Staying Secure

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.

See Yourself in Cyber

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

Dedicate Time This Week to Data Privacy

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.

We’re Constantly Connected Online – and Cybercriminals Love It

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.