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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2008

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

The Internet is supposed to make our lives better, and for most of us, that's exactly what it does. But the Internet has a dark side, and unless we take the proper precautions, this wonderful tool can end up causing us more harm than good.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and it's a good time to take a hard look how our online behaviors may be putting us in harm's way.

You wouldn’t leave your home unprotected at night, so why make it easy for hackers and thieves to steal you financial information, or take over your computer to hurt others? Protect yourself.

You don't have to be a computer genius to protect yourself online and you don't have to spend a lot of money.

Top 8 Cyber Security Practices from StaySafeOnline.org	GAMES from OnGuardOnline.gov
Protect your personal information. It's valuable. Know who you're dealing with online. Use anti-virus software, a firewall and anti-spyware software to help keep your computer secure. Be sure to set up your operating system and Web browser software properly, and update them regularly. Use strong passwords or strong authentication technology to help protect you personal information. Back up important files. Learn what to do if something goes wrong. Protect your children online.	Cyber Savvy How Cyber savvy are you? Take one or all of the following interactive quizzes to see just how savvy you are. (requires FLASH, if you don't have it contact your support person). ID Theft FaceOff - Your identity's been stolen! Luckily, this time you jut need to correctly answer some questions on protecting your identity to get it back. Phishing Scams - Phishers are looking to lure you with bogus emails and pop-ups that seem safe. Will you take the bait or live to swim another day? Spam Scam Slam — Don't be Fooled. Three rounds. Three strikes. Make it through this game, and it's clear — you're on to spam scams and not likely to get slammed by the next one. Beware of Spyware - Don't let spyware sneak onto your computer to give others a peek at information you enter online. Get wise to the spyware guise by taking this quiz. The Case of the Cyber Criminal - A techie spy and his cunning crew are out to get your personal information. Stop them cold by proving you're ready to protect yourself online. Mission: Laptop Security - You've already lost one laptop, Agent Smith. Your job's on the line if it happens again. Make wise choices this time, and it's mission accomplished.
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