4 Steps to be Cyber Safe
4 things you can do to be cyber safe: https://www.cisa.gov/4-things-you-can-do-keep-yourself-cyber-safe
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CAP Cyber News - Page 2
In this section of our website, you'll find recent News Releases and announcements from the National Cyber Mission Team.
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We have a Slack channel to collaborate between CAP members - Contact cyber-programs@cap.gov to request access to the Slack team. Cadets must be 16 years or older to join per Slack's terms of service.
Identity Theft and Internet Scams
Today’s technology allows us to connect around the world, to bank and shop online, and to control our televisions, homes, and cars from our smartphones. With this added convenience comes an increased risk of identity theft and Internet scams. #BeCyberSmart on the Internet—at home, at school, at work, on mobile...
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Stop the Snowball
Using email and social media, cyber criminals lure individuals to click on malicious links or attachments to collect personal and financial information, and infect your device with malware and viruses. Stop the snowball: https://www.960cyber.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2809993/stop-the-snowball-protect-yourself-from-phishing-scams/
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Defending against Phishing
From ransomware to SolarWinds, the cybersecurity space has been as hectic as it has ever been over the last 12-24 months. However, for all of the emerging threats and news that are cropping up on the horizon, phishing -- one of the oldest pain points in cybersecurity -- is continuing...
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DHS Cyber Lessons
Here are some cyber lessons from the Department of Homeland Security to help you #BeCyberSmart https://www.dhs.gov/be-cyber-smart/cyber-lessons
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Phishing Quiz
Ever wonder how good you are at telling the difference between a legitimate website and one that's a phishing attempt? Take this quiz to find out. https://www.opendns.com/phishing-quiz/
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Enable Multi-Factor
Tip: Use multi-factor authentication on any account you can. It adds another layer of protection and can give you some peace of mind that your accounts are safe, even if your password is compromised. Learn more: https://staysafeonline.org/resource/own-your-role-in-cybersecurity/
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Social Media Safety
Social media sites and apps are great ways to connect and share information. User profiles, timelines, social media status, friend lists, and message services grant your contacts insights into your day-to-day activities. However, these sites can also provide adversaries with the critical information they need to disrupt your life and...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Register Now for Fall Cisco Networking Academy Cohort
As part of CAP’s on-going partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, a fall cohort will soon be open for CAP members to register. The cohort will run 1 October through 31 December 2021. This fall, all CAP NetAcad courses will be offered in Spanish!
