#DataPrivacyWeek
is Jan 22 - 28, 2023! Learn how to manage your personal data and respect privacy in your organization with our free
#dataprivacy
articles, toolkits, videos, and events! Learn more:
It's officially National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Follow along the
#BeCyberSmart
conversations this October and get tips and advice for protecting your identity, accounts, data and more.
#CyberAware
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No matter your age, how many hours you spend online, or if you can always identify all the pictures with a stoplight in them,
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
was created with you in mind. Follow us and
@CISAgov
for tips and tricks all October!
#BeCyberSmart
Cybercriminals are seizing on
#COVID19
fears by using online scams to extract personal & financial information. Messages can even appear to be from a legitimate organization or individual, including a friend. See our
#tips
on avoiding scams below ⬇️
#BeCyberSmart
October isn’t just
#pumkinspice
lattes and
#halloween
– it’s also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Learn how to keep yourself/family/friends safe online.
#CyberAware
The viral app
#FaceApp
owns access to more than 150 million people's faces and names. It is incredibly important to READ what you're agreeing to or signing away.
There are many helpful resources explaining current
#COVID19
security threats, scams, & how to secure remote workers, but finding them all isn’t easy. That’s why
@staysafeonline
launched a new resource library bringing partner materials all into one place:
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Cue fireworks. All month long, NCSA &
@Cyber
will be empowering individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of
#cyberspace
. Do your part.
#BeCyberSmart
Today marks the beginning of
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
! Let's unite to champion online safety, strengthen our defenses, and ensure a safer digital world for everyone!
#staysafeonline
Learn more:
#BeCyberSmart
Rules for Keeping Tabs on Your
#Apps
:
1) Delete apps you don’t need or no longer use.
2) Review app permissions. Say "No" to any that don't make sense.
3) Only download apps from trusted sources.
#CyberAware
.
@POTUS
has proclaimed October 2023 as
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
and calls "upon the people, businesses, and institutions of the United States to recognize and act on the importance of cybersecurity..." Read more:
On Data Privacy Day 2019: In this new era of privacy, the National Cyber Security Alliance will underscore the value of personal information by informing businesses about the critical need to respect consumer privacy and safeguard data.
#PrivacyAware
🎃 October may be the spooky season but
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
is here to show you that online security isn't scary. There are simple steps you can take to stay safe online.
Your phone number counts as personal data, and you don’t just want anyone out on the internet to have it. To find out how you can protect your phone number and personal data, read our article "How Your Phone Number is Exposed: Phone Number Leaks" here:
This
#DataPrivacyDay
and
#DataPrivacyWeek
, conduct a quick
#DataCheckUp
on your apps by looking at the privacy settings. Check any fitness, music, dating, ride share, and food delivery apps too. Find direct links to the settings for popular apps here:
.
@CISAgov
has tons of
#BeCyberSmart
resources. Check out their
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
week 1 tip sheets on cybersecurity for...
✔️Work
✔️Home
✔️Travel
✔️Multi-factor authentication
✔️Passwords
✔️Online privacy
✔️Social media
Calls, texts or emails from someone claiming to be from the "IRS" are very likely
#scams
. The
@IRS
typically initiates contact via the postal service and may follow up through other methods only once a line of communication is established:
#taxtime
The most secure way of transferring documents is physically, but if you must transfer them electronically, be sure to encrypt your files before sending them via email or use a secure portal to upload documents. Learn more:
#taxes
#becybersmart
With every social media account you sign up for, every picture you post, and status you update, you are sharing information about yourself with the world. Check out
@CISAgov
's tip sheet on social media to connect with confidence and
#BeCyberSmart
:
We're SUPER excited to announce the first ever NCSA Awards this
#CyberAware
Month. 🎉
We'll be Recognizing Excellence in Cyber Safety and Security on Oct. 30.
Learn more and nominate →
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
has almost come to an end. Thank you to all the organizations and individuals that joined the effort to promote a safer, more secure connected world!
#BeCyberSmart
500+ organizations and individuals have become
#DataPrivacyWeek
2022 Champions! Join the campaign here and receive dozens of free
#dataprivacy
resources:
Cybercrime is a scourge that ruins lives. But guess who makes it? Other people, bad ones, with lives of their own. These are their stories. At least their stories in the office. Welcome to Kubikle. Coming soon.
What a great first day of
#CybersecurityAwarnessMonth
! We have a full month ahead of events, new resources and cyber tips! Thank you to
@CISAgov
and our 2,600+ Champions for being partners and supporters of cybersecurity education!
#BeCyberSmart
Today is
#WorldBackupDay
. Remember the 3-2-1 rule:
Have at least 3⃣ copies of your data
Keep copies on 2⃣ different storage media
With 1⃣ located offsite
Learn more:
“We’re in an environment where people will click on anything. We need to be prepared for anything.” from
@CISAgov
Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan
#NCAScottsdale2022
If you find a USB drive or other removable piece of media in the wild, DO NOT plug it into your computer! Let’s break down why.
#cybersecurity
#staysafeonline
Cybercriminals cast wide nets with
#phishing
tactics, hoping to drag in victims. They may offer a financial reward, threaten you if you don’t engage, or claim that someone is in need of help. Stop, take a moment, and think before you click.
#BeCyberSmart
Cybercriminals are seizing on
#COVID19
fears by using online scams to extract personal & financial information. Messages can even appear to be from a legitimate organization or individual, including a friend. See our
#tips
on avoiding scams below ⬇️
#BeCyberSmart
It's
#WorldPasswordDay
. Take a moment today to brush up on your password practices:
✔️ Strengthen insecure passwords or passphrases on all accounts
✔️ Download a password manager
✔️ Setup multi-factor authentication wherever possible
We're joining
@intel
and cats across the internet to spread the word that regular system updates are a vital part of anyone's digital security — human, or feline. Meet Update Cat 😸and find out why you should
#UpdateMeow
at
#CyberAware
Thank you to everyone who joined in and followed along with us during the
#CyberChat
! And a huge thank you to our co-hosts at
@CISAgov
! Don’t forget to visit and for more resources year-round!
Oh no! You’ve been notified that your sensitive information has been stolen in a data breach. Don’t give in to breach fatigue – there are important steps you should take now to make sure the damage is mitigated. Learn what to do when your data is breached:
It’s
#DataPrivacyWeek
! Follow us all week long to learn how to manage your privacy and respect
#dataprivacy
in your organization!
Learn more and register to be a Champion (it’s free!):
#staysafeonline
If an email seems "phishy", it probably is.
#Phishing
is the most common route for
#ransomware
attacks. Protect yourself and your organization by deleting suspicious emails. Learn more:
@CISAgov
Just one more week until we kickoff
#DataPrivacyWeek
2024! There is still time to sign up for our free toolkit of resources to share amongst your organization and take control of your data.
Register free to become a Champion today!
#StaySafeOnline
Public Wi-Fi is not secure or safe. If you must connect, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) or a personal/mobile hotspot.
→
#BeCyberSmart
#CyberAware
Exactly one month until
#DataPrivacyWeek
2024! Join us for DPW 2024 and take control of your data using our FREE Champions toolkit with online resources and guides.
#StaySafeOnline
Register for free here: .
We've made it to the last week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week, we're looking to the future. No matter what the future holds, however, every user needs to be empowered to do their part.
Your online activities create a treasure chest of data for website and companies to collect - this data is vulnerable and you have a say. Join NCA for
#DataPrivacyWeek2024
to take charge of how your data is shared on the internet!
#StaySafeOnline
Our most attended webinar this year was...K-12 Education Leaders’ Guide to Ransomware Experts from
@CISAgov
and
@proofpoint
focus on the steps K-12 schools can take to prevent, respond to, and recover from ransomware attacks.
TOMORROW: Join us,
@CISAgov
and our partners right here on Twitter as we share the practical steps individuals can take to better secure themselves and resources to help
#BeCyberSmart
! Learn more:
As the holiday season kicks into full gear, we encourage you to be extra cautious of who is receiving your address, credit card number, and other information online. Here are some tips from NCA on how to protect your data this holiday season:
Nowadays, more and more of us are concerned about our privacy on the internet. There are many tools available to better protect our data, and one popular option is probably available on your browser right now!
Learn more about Incognito Mode:
🎁
#CyberMonday
is here, bringing the best online deals your way! But before you click 'buy', take a moment to research your vendors and read reviews. 🕵️♂️ Download our free Safe Online Holiday Shopping toolkit for more tips and resources:
#StaySafeOnline
January 21-27, 2024 is Data Privacy Week! We are excited to celebrate with this year's theme: Take Control of Your Data. Pre-register to be a Champion now! All pre-registered Champions will receive their toolkits in mid-December 2023. Learn more:
Elevate your
#cybersecurity
training and awareness programs and learn from the experts at our Security Training and Awareness Conference in Scottsdale this April.
Q6:
#Phishing
is a common tactic used by cyber criminals. How do you know if an email, text, or call is a phish and what should you do?
#CyberChat
@CISAgov
It's time for a
#DataCheckUp
.Take 5 minutes to check the privacy and security settings on your email accounts. Find your email provider in our list of links to privacy and security settings on popular platforms:
#DataPrivacyWeek
The 2022
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
Champions program is live! Sign up today to receive your toolkit of free infographics, social media posts, tip sheets and more! Join us in helping everyone stay safe online.
#BeCyberSmart
Welcome to the
#BeCyberSmart
Twitter Chat, in honor of
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
! We are happy to be joined today by our co-host,
@CISAgov
! We have a lot of amazing participants on today’s chat, so please take a moment to introduce yourselves!
Q3: We’ve covered telework and connected homes, but there’s something else to add to the mix: online learning. What best practices do you have to keep our virtual classrooms safe?
#BeCyberSmart
@IDTheftCenter
To kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month,
@staysafeonline
and
@CISAgov
are hosting a Twitter chat on Oct 5 at 2 pm ET. You won’t want to miss this! Join in the conversation:
#BeCyberSmart
When it comes to fostering a culture of cybersecurity at your organization, sometimes it’s best to start with creating awareness of some basic behavior changes.
#StaySafeOnline
Learn how basic security practices can serve as a fortress for your data:
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
is all about helping others
#StaySafeOnline
. You can do your part by teaching others in your community about online safety, and you don't have to do it alone. Use our toolkit and video series to get started:
This week of
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
is about being cyber smart and understanding the best practices for cyber safety. Check out our tip sheet to brush up on the cyber basics:
#BeCyberSmart