Cybercrime in its many forms can wreak havoc in victims’ lives through major inconvenience and annoyance. At worst, cybercrime can lead to financial ruin and potentially threaten a victim’s reputation and personal safety. The theme this year is “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT. ” Some examples of cyber crime:
- online identity theft
- financial fraud
- stalking
- bullying
- hacking
- email spoofing
- information piracy
- forgery
Remember, there is no ‘Delete’ button on the Internet. Share with care, because even if you delete a post or picture from your profile seconds after posting it, chances are someone still saw it.
Update your privacy settings. Set the privacy and security settings to your comfort level for information sharing. Disable geotagging, which allows
anyone to see where you are—and where you aren’t—at any given time.
Connect only with people you trust. While some social networks might seem safer for connecting because of the limited personal information shared through them, keep your connections to people you know and trust.
Never click and tell. Limit what information you post on social media—from personal addresses to where you like to grab coffee. What many people don’t realize is that these seemingly random details are all that criminals need to know to target you, your loved ones, and your physical belongings—online and in the real world. Keep Social Security numbers, account numbers, and passwords private, as well as specific information about yourself, such as your full name, address, birthday, and even vacation plans.
Check out these websites for more great tips:
https://niccs.us-cert.gov/national-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2019
https://stopthinkconnect.org/tips-advice
