October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

"October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 

Cyberattacks lead to loss of money, theft of personal information, and damage to your reputation and safety. They're malicious attempts to access or damage a computer system.

Take Steps to Stay Safe Online: 

Keep passwords private.

Don't post private information online.

Check privacy settings.

Shop on trusted websites.

Use strong passwords. ( https://its.ny.gov/password-security )

Protect all devices with antivirus.

Always log out.

Check website URL.

Check emails before opening.

Avoid phishing and scams. ( https://its.ny.gov/phishing )

Keep kids safe online. ( https://its.ny.gov/keeping-kids-safe-online )

Respect yourself and others online.

Learn more about Cybersecurity here: https://its.ny.gov/cybersecurity "

(Shared from Albany County's email update this morning.)