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Don't get tricked this Halloween by cybercriminals! Scammers will try every trick in the book to get you on board, so a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing. Read our tips to stay safe at wiu.edu/cybermonth

In a recent survey, it was found that younger generations were more likely to skip or stop using MFA: 17% of Gen Z and 15% of Millennials reported not using MFA, and 8% of both generations decided to stop using it. Make a change today - use MFA!

Students and employees - have you set up MFA on your email account? Visit wiu.edu/mfa/ for instructions. Avoid the pain of a hacked account!

If a hacker gets control of your social media account, you may never get it back. Take a minute to set up MFA and keep other people out of your accounts for good. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Setting up multifactor authentication takes a minute. Regaining control of your hacked account takes hours, days, or maybe never. Enable multifactor authentication and save yourself the trouble! wiu.edu/cybermonth

Per a recent survey, most people update their software, but fewer than indicated the previous year. Older users are more reliable than younger ones, and the decline in automatic updates hints at a worrying shift. Turn this stat around - turn on automatic updates today!

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Let software updates do the heavy lifting for you. It’s that easy - by keeping your technology up-to-date, you’re getting the best security available! Learn more: wiu.edu/cybermonth #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Every device you connect to your network is another opportunity for hackers to get in. Make sure you have the best security by updating alllllllll your software. Yes, even your smart lights and doorbell cameras! wiu.edu/cybermonth

Only 60% of respondents in a recent survey reported installing the latest software and app updates across their devices, down by 3% since the previous year. Let's get that statistic up! Install any pending software updates today! wiu.edu/cybermonth

Automatic updates? Yes, please. Let your tech do the work for you by turning on automatic updates, ensuring you have the latest and greatest software. wiu.edu/cybermonth

Remember the old phishing emails with typos and weird grammar? Those days are over. Generative AI makes scams much harder for the average to spot. Even if an email looks professional and personal, take a breath and think before you click! wiu.edu/cybermonth

In a recently survey, 59% of Gen Z reported having lost money or data due to online scams. Don't let that happen to you! Learn to recognize and report online scams! wiu.edu/cybermonth

Less than half (45%) of people in a recent survey report phishing ‘always’ or ‘very often’, a 2% drop from the previous year. Let's improve that statistic! Report phishing emails every time you suspect one! wiu.edu/cybermonth

If it’s too good to be true, it probably is! Scammers will try every trick in the book to get you on board, so a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing. Recognize and report phishing! wiu.edu/cybermonth

Some species of phish are easy to spot, while others have great camouflage. Stay vigilant by recognizing the signs. wiu.edu/cybermonth

41% of people have never used a password manager. If this is you, your homework for this weekend: look into password managers and set one up for yourself! Learn more at staysafeonline.org/articles/…

In a recent survey, only 25% of people use passwords longer than 12 characters. Short passwords = easier targets. Make yours strong: length + complexity = better security. wiu.edu/cybermonth/

Treat the security of all of your accounts equally. No matter how unimportant you think your account may be, hackers find value in everything. wiu.edu/cybermonth/

Using the same password for everything might be easy to remember, but it’s also easy to hack. Storing multiple passwords in one password manager is stronger and more secure. wiu.edu/cybermonth/ #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth