October 2013 Archives

Rumors are circulating about so-called "scam area codes." According to emails, blog posts and social media on the subject, consumers are led to believe that they will be charged thousands of dollars for accidentally calling scam numbers. That's not true....
October is known for various annual public awareness campaigns. National Bully Prevention Month is an annual observance to call attention to bullying and its impact on the lives of millions of Americans. National Cyber Security Awareness Month is aimed at...
Cybersecurity begins with a simple message everyone using the Internet can adopt:  STOP. THINK. CONNECT. The following STOP. THINK. CONNECT. tips and advice can help you protect your online devices and personal information. Keep software current. Running the most recent...
When the White House proclaimed October 2004 to be National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), Americans connected to the Internet very differently than they do today. Facebook was only a few months old, and no one had heard of the...
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