Cyber Security Awareness Month October Calendar

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1. Keep Yourself and Your Information Secure. Move away from the thought of "It won't happen to me." Protect yourself and your information. If you are vulnerable to cyber criminals' attacks, you may also be putting your family, friends, and organization at risk. 2. Check Your Passwords. Make sure your passwords are strong and include a variety of characters. Change your passwords at regular intervals. Do not use the same password for different site memberships. Do not share your passwords with anyone. 3. Be Cautious with Email Attachments. Do not open unexpected email attachments immediately. If you have doubts about their authenticity, call the sender to verify. Always be vigilant against attacks that may come through email attachments. 4. Stay Away from Public Wi-Fi. Avoid using insecure or public Wi-Fi networks for personal tasks such as online shopping, medical appointments, registrations, or banking. 5. Protect Your Webcam. Use a piece of opaque tape or a webcam cover to close your webcam, especially when not in use. Cyber criminals can use webcams to obtain various information about individuals, so do not make their job easier. 6. Keep Your Browsers Up to Date. Keep your internet browsers and related extensions up to date. Make sure you are using the latest versions. 7. Secure Your Network. Use a strong password for your home Wi-Fi network. Update and change passwords for all devices connected to the network regularly. 8. Be Alert to Phishing Emails. Stay alert to phishing emails. Approach email content with suspicion and do not rush to respond or click a link. 9. Trust No One on Social Media. Be suspicious of those looking to gather your personal information. Do not accept invitations from unknown individuals on social networks and do not share your personal information if requested. 10. Lock Your Devices. Secure your phone, computer, and other devices with a security PIN when not in use. Do not leave your devices accessible to others. 11. Protect Your System. Ensure that antivirus, firewall, and ad-blocking solutions are regularly updated and patched on personal devices. 12. Set Up 2FA. Use two-factor authentication for added security. 13. Monitor Your Bank Accounts and Set up Fraud Alerts. Keep track of your bank account activities and set up alerts for suspicious transactions. 14. Clean Up Your Apps. Review and update the applications on your devices regularly. Remove unused apps and check app permissions. 15. Control App Permissions. Be cautious of new applications and always stick to official app stores for downloads. 16. Disable Auto-Connect. Turn off automatic connections to unknown Wi-Fi networks or Bluetooth devices. 17. Research and Share Security Tips. Compile useful security tips and share them with others to promote safety. 18. Be Cautious of Unsolicited Offers. Think twice before accepting offers that seem too good to be true. 19. Keep Your Software Updated. Ensure that all software on personal devices is regularly updated. Check for updates even if automatic updates are enabled. 20. Backup Your Data. Back up your valuable data regularly on different storage media. 21. Check Your Email Accounts. Review your email accounts, delete unused ones, and enhance security measures for active accounts. 22. Monitor Account Activities. Regularly review the activities on your social media and banking accounts to detect unauthorized transactions. 23. Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links. Refrain from clicking on short links from unknown or suspicious sources as they may lead to malware infections. 24. Maintain Account Recovery Options. Ensure that your account recovery information is up to date to prevent unauthorized access. 25. Be a Smart Shopper. Exercise caution when saving payment information online and only trust secure websites. 26. Create an Alternative Email Account. Use a personal email address for subscriptions and online activities rather than your work email. 27. Be Skeptical. Question offers that seem too good to be true and avoid hasty actions. 28. Do Not Grant Administrator Rights. Verify access requests for new software and applications on your system. Consult support teams if necessary. 29. Avoid Keeping Location Services Always On. Turn off location services when not needed to prevent misuse of location information. 30. Disconnect Devices When Not in Use. Disconnect your devices from the internet when they are not in use. 31. Develop a Security Plan. Create a checklist based on cybersecurity awareness learnings. Establish reminders for regular backups and updates and outline best practices for password and overall cybersecurity. Remember, cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and individual actions contribute to collective safety. By fostering strong security habits and increasing awareness, we can collectively become more resilient to cyber threats. Source: Information Processing Department Presidency: http://bid.ankara.edu.tr/2018/10/03/siber-guvenlik-farkindalik-ayi/ Wishing all forum members safe, healthy, and prosperous days ahead.