10/2/2025
Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month teaches people simple ways to protect themselves online. This year’s theme, Stay Safe Online, is all about the simple ways to protect yourself, your family and your business from online threats. Here are four essential practices to stay safe online.
1. Update Software: Updating software and devices is the easiest way to stay protected from security threats. Perform updates as soon as they become available or set automatic updates.
2. Use Strong Passwords: All passwords should be:
4. Recognize and Report Phishing Scams: Keep an eye out for phishing and other scam attempts in your emails, texts, direct messages or phone calls. Always verify the sender before clicking links or downloading attachments. If you spot a scam, report it!
1. Update Software: Updating software and devices is the easiest way to stay protected from security threats. Perform updates as soon as they become available or set automatic updates.
2. Use Strong Passwords: All passwords should be:
- Long: At least 16 characters
- Random: Use a random string of mixed-case letters, numbers and symbols, like: Yuc8$RikA34%ZoPPao98t
- Unique: Never reuse passwords
- Keep your passwords safe by using a password manager
4. Recognize and Report Phishing Scams: Keep an eye out for phishing and other scam attempts in your emails, texts, direct messages or phone calls. Always verify the sender before clicking links or downloading attachments. If you spot a scam, report it!