These days, just about everything exists online. While cyberspace can be exciting and convenient, it certainly comes with a few threats. Thousands of people fall victim to online scams every day, where their personal information, bank accounts, and social security numbers are compromised.
As Bennett College’s Chief Information Security Officer, Brian Cornell states, “Colleges and other institutions may strive to safeguard their member’s data, but the threats by malicious actors are on the rise and the tactics are becoming very sophisticated and creative. End users and individuals are the front-line defenders for any information security program. Targeted attacks, such as phishing messages and social engineering scams, remain the top threat to end users, and having the knowledge to recognize these types of attacks will significantly reduce the risks of a data breach or unauthorized access to data.”
Data Privacy Day is an internationally recognized effort that takes place annually on January 28 to create awareness about the importance of safeguarding data.
Here are 7 data privacy tips for keeping you safe online:
Smishing is very similar to phishing, but it comes to us through a text message on our cell phones versus email.
Ways To Identify Phishing/ Smishing:
Cornell states that “It takes a multitude of tools and resources to ensure data is protected. We should take the initiative and proactively increase our knowledge and awareness of the many cyber threats that are facing us daily.”
Stay safe in the cyber world!
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