Lizeth GeorgeOctober 2024 marks the 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an initiative declared by the President of the United States and Congress in 2004. This month-long campaign encourages collaboration between the public and private sectors to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
To support this mission, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is providing weekly resources throughout October, offering practical tips to protect you, your family, and your credit unions from cyber threats. Cybersecurity Awareness Month isn’t just about raising awareness but also about encouraging simple, effective actions to stay safe online year-round.
Here are four tips to help keep you safe:
Recognize and Report Phishing
Be cautious of unsolicited messages asking for personal information. Avoid sharing sensitive information or credentials with unknown sources. Report phishing attempts and delete the message.
Use Strong Passwords
Strong passwords are long, random, unique and include all four-character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols). Password managers are a powerful tool to help you create strong passwords for each of your accounts.
Turn On Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
You need more than a password to protect your online accounts and enabling MFA makes you significantly less likely to get hacked. Enable MFA on all your online accounts that offer it, especially email, social media and financial accounts.
Update Software
Ensuring your software is up to date is the best way to make sure you have the latest security patches and updates on your devices. Regularly check for updates if automatic updates are not available.
Stay engaged with LSCU throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month for valuable tips and resources designed to help keep you, your loved ones, and your credit union community safe year-round.
