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Social networking site Facebook is the latest victim of a phishing scam — a real example for consumers of how important it is to be aware of cyber security protection measures.   A recent TODAY Show segment

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are great examples of why cyber security is important and how it can affect each of us personally. We should all educate ourselves about the latest cyber attacks and take precautions to ensure our safety. Phishing The Upside of Anger film can be an easy threat to fall victim to, especially when the e-mail (or in Facebook’s case, the Facebook chat option) comes from a friend’s e-mail address or online profile. When entering information online, make sure that you are using a legitimate website. For instance, if you are on Facebook, make sure that the web address When a Stranger Calls psp

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And most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask your “friend” for more information. If your friend needs your help, they will be more than happy to provide it to verify their identity – for both their safety and your own.

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A recent CNN.com article discussed the possibility of email scams and phishing attacks claiming to be sent from the U.S. Census Bureau

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. As criminals get smarter, they have even learned to target the U.S. Government as part of their attempts to gain access to our personal information. The Census Bureau has assured consumers that it will not request any personal information The Heaven Project trailer (PIN codes, passwords, Social Security numbers, credit-card numbers, etc.) via email.

In July, I was interviewed on Seattle’s KOMO News about this topic. As the recipient of phishing Little Children dvdrip Walled In hd

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emails, I want to make sure that other consumers do not fall victim to these types of scams. We must make sure never to give out personal information over the Internet unless it is through a secure site. See my interview

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All of us, not just government and industry, have an important role to play in keeping our networks safe, and as consumers we need to be aware of the cyber security measures we each can take.  Shared Responsibility.  That’s the theme of this year’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month that was launched at an event I attended in Washington , D.C. on October 1.  The National Cyber Security Alliance sponsored an event that brought together government leaders, industry and non-profit organizations.  Government speakers included U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, White House National Security Staff Action Senior Director for Cyber Security Chris Painter, and Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III.

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Mostly Ghostly on dvd Secretary Napolitano spoke about how important it is for everyone to take responsibility for cyber security to protect our networks.  She talked about the need for the public to practice good online behaviors and highlighted several tips consumers can take that included:  don’t open unknown e-mails, install and update anti-virus software and firewalls, and update your operating system and program software.  For additional tips on consumer cyber security best practices go to the Department of Homeland Security site Awaydays full movie Happily N’Ever After 2 ipod

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NCSA and the Department of Homeland Security are emphasizing that cyber security is everyone’s responsibility in this year’s month-long awareness campaign.  The effort will be to reinforce the message that all computer users, not just industry and the government, have a responsibility for cyber security, to protect themselves and their families.  Secretary Napolitano spoke about the “wash your hands” practice to avoid the flu that has been so effective with the general public.  It is also important that consumers practice good “cyber hygiene” to keep themselves and others safe and help improve the overall security of our cyberspace.

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Consumer Resources

Below are additional resources to more information about online privacy.

Consumer Guide to Online Privacy (PDF)
Consumer Online Privacy Survey
2008 Online Safety Survey
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www.onguardonline.gov
www.ikeepsafe.org/
www.getnetwise.org
www.fosi.org
www.enough.org

Other Organizations

National Caucus and Center on Black Aged:
http://www.ncba-aged.org/

National Consumers League:
http://www.nclnet.org/