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With more commerce occurring online this year, and with the holiday season upon us, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reminds shoppers to remain vigilant. Be especially cautious of fraudulent sites spoofing reputable businesses, unsolicited emails purporting to be from charities, and unencrypted financial...

Securing your devices and keeping personally identifiable information safe and secure these days is of the utmost importance.When you buy the latest device, you need to be aware of two things: First, devices collect your information, and second, that information is always accessible. Very often when...

Due to school closings and stay-at-home orders resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, children’s increased online presence may put them at greater risk of child exploitation. Parents, guardians, caregivers, and teachers can take the following measures to help protect kids online from becoming victims of online...

The range of current malicious activity attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide varies. A few common examples include: • Fake tests or cures. Individuals and businesses have been selling or marketing fake “cures” or “test kits” for COVID-19. These cures and test kits are unreliable, at best,...

While email attachments are a popular and convenient way to send documents, they are also a common source of viruses. Use caution when opening attachments, even if they appear to have been sent by someone you know. What steps can you take to protect yourself and...