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FTC: Phishing Awareness
Understand deceptive messages and learn how to respond and report them.
Read the FTC guideNIST: Cybersecurity Corner
Explore security basics and educational resources for small organizations.
Explore NIST resourcesIdentityTheft.gov
Find reporting and recovery steps if someone misuses your personal information.
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5 Ways to Stay Cyber Smart
A short, silent video with on-screen tips. Read the same five tips below.
Read the video transcript
- Use strong passwords. Choose a long, unique password for each account. A password manager can help.
- Enable multi-factor authentication. Add another sign-in check, and keep your recovery codes safe.
- Think before clicking links. Verify unexpected messages using an official app or a known website.
- Keep devices updated. Install updates for your operating system, browser, and apps.
- Protect personal information. Share only what is needed, and check who can see your posts.
A visual reminder
Good habits, at a glance.
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The Cyber Smart Challenge
Five questions. Five chances to build safer habits. Choose one answer for each question, then check your score and explanations.
Your everyday safety checklist
- Use a different strong password for each account.
- Turn on MFA and protect recovery codes.
- Verify surprising requests before sharing information.
- Install updates and keep separate backups.
- Review app permissions and social media privacy settings.