National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cyberattacks can cause people to lose money, have their personal information stolen, or even hurt their safety and reputation. Cybersecurity is important because it helps protect our computers and personal information from being taken or damaged. It keeps our money, privacy, and online activities safe.
The Albany County Department of Health wants you to know how to stay safe online:
Keep passwords private.
Don't post private information online.
Check your devices privacy settings.
Shop only on trusted websites.
Protect all of your devices with antivirus software.
Always log out.
Check website URL.
Check emails before opening them.
Avoid phishing attacks and scams.
Respect yourself and others online.
More Information & Resources
NYS Office of Information Technology Services: Cybersecurity: https://its.ny.gov/cybersecurity
Ready.gov: Cybersecurity: https://www.ready.gov/cybersecurity
Source: FEMA. (2024). Cyberattack hazard info sheet. https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/ready.gov_cyberattack_hazard-info-sheet.pdf
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