LLCC is committed to keeping you, your data, our network and our infrastructure safe from attacks and threats. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and as such, IT will be sharing tips to help you stay safe at work and home.

CyberSmart applies to all technology, ranging from personal computers to mobile devices, Internet browsers, apps and social media platforms, even smart devices in our homes. Awareness of how much personal information you share, sites that you visit and credibility/site security is vital to staying safe.

Cybersecurity

The preventative steps and techniques used to safeguard and protect the integrity of a network, programs and data from attack, damage and/or unauthorized access. ​

Own your role in helping LLCC stay safe! Stop. Think. Connect. Attacks can come from a telephone call, Messenger or Facebook apps, email and links on webpages. It’s important to question “phishy” connections.

Types of threats

• Deceptive Phishing – A phisher sends bulk email with a message. Users are influenced to click on a link.
• Malware-Based Phishing – Running malicious software on the user’s machine.  You may activate this by opening an attachment or downloading a file.
• Keyloggers and Screenloggers – Are varieties of malware that track input from the keyboard and send relevant information to the hacker via the Internet.
• Session Hijacking – User’s activities are monitored clearly until they log into a target account like the bank account and establish their credentials.
• Ransomeware – malicious software that takes over your data with locks and encryption. The attacker will demand a payment to release the data.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.