Cybersecurity Awareness: How to Spot Phishing Emails Using the SLAM Method
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Cybersecurity Awareness: How to Spot Phishing Emails Using the SLAM Method

Phishing emails can be tricky, but the SLAM method simplifies the process of spotting them. S stands for "Sender"—always verify who the email is from; L is for "Links"—hover over links to check for suspicious URLs; A means "Attachments"—be cautious of unexpected files, and M is "Message"—look for unusual or urgent language. By using SLAM, you can stay one step ahead of cyber threats. Read More!

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Protecting Yourself from Malware: Essential Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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Protecting Yourself from Malware: Essential Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an essential time to reflect on our online habits and enhance our defenses against cyber threats. One pervasive danger lurking in the shadows is malware—malicious software intended to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to your systems. As we embrace the digital landscape, it’s critical to take proactive steps to safeguard ourselves.

Here are crucial measures you can use to keep yourself safe! Read more now!

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Phishing Awareness 101
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Phishing Awareness 101

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this week we’re focusing on one of the most prevalent threats today: phishing. Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting individuals and businesses alike with deceptive emails, messages, and websites designed to steal sensitive information. Awareness and education are your first lines of defense. Learn to recognize the signs of phishing attempts, such as unexpected requests for personal information, poor grammar, and mismatched URLs. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to your IT department. Together, we can fortify our defenses against these malicious attacks and protect our valuable data. Stay informed, stay secure!

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Linkedin security
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Linkedin security

LinkedIn is using its users’ data for improving the social network’s generative AI products, but has not yet updated its terms of service to reflect this data processing, according to posts from various LinkedIn users and a statement from the company to 404 Media. Instead, the company says it will update its terms “shortly.”

The move is unusual in that LinkedIn appears to have gone ahead with training AI on its users’ data, even creating a new option in its settings, without updating its terms of service, which is traditionally one of the main documents that can explain how users’ data is collected or used.

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