#CyberAware about Ransomware
Imagine your local government's files and documents held for ransom. The risk is greater than you think, with the number of cyber-attacks by ransomware increasing rapidly.
CyberSecurity
#CyberAware Month Tip One: The dangers of password reuse
Have you ever used the same password for your work PC as your home banking account or private email? Do you sometimes open email attachments before checking that the message is from someone you know and trust? Maybe you need to be #CyberAware!
Re-post:Washington's Military Department writes on #CyberAware Month
Gov. Jay Inslee is recognizing October as Cyber Security Awareness Month, a designation that comes on the heels of a summit between Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty and Guard leaders from other states to help bolster the nation's cybersecurity presence.
"Vishing" can pose a threat
What is “Vishing”?
“Vishing” uses techniques that are essentially similar to phishing, the act of acquiring sensitive information via electronic communication while posing as a trusted entity. A vishing attack takes place over the telephone, using call spoofing, and tricks a user into disclosing personal information such as credit card numbers or a three digit security code.