By equipping yourself with the knowledge and resources needed to stay safe while online you can protect yourself, your family, your community and our country.
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo a woman types on a keyboard in New York. Phishing scams that infect a computer and potentially allow hackers to invade bank and other accounts are highly preventable, but it takes eternal vigilance on the part of computer users.
The world is changing. As our reliance on technology and the internet grows, so does the opportunity for adversaries to use it against us. The trust we place in technology makes each of us vulnerable to threats. Cyberattacks, ransomware and identity theft are just a few of the ways we are targeted. Last year, according to the FBI, Alaska schools, businesses and agencies reported more than 1,500 cybercrimes, with total losses over $16 million. Often, only a fraction of a percent of cybercrimes are reported, easily indicating thousands of cyberattacks are happening in Alaska every day.You’ve seen that message pop up on your phone or computer to update software or install security patches. Don’t ignore those messages. That’s all part of what you can do to secure our world.
• “Think before you click” really means recognizing email phishing attempts. Be cautious of unsolicited emails, texts, or calls asking you for personal information. Resist the urge to click on these links and don’t click on links or open attachments from unknown sources.
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