Shawn Waldman

Still tapping “Remind me later”? This is your reminder. 🔔 Software updates do more than add features or change how an app looks. They often fix security weaknesses that criminals can exploit. Putting them off can leave those weaknesses unaddressed. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, give your family’s devices a checkup. Look for updates on your phones, laptops, and tablets, and enable automatic updates where available. Don’t forget your home router and smart devices. They need attention, too. One important reminder: Check for updates through your device’s settings or the manufacturer’s official website. Don’t install an “urgent update” from a link in an unexpected email. Make checking for updates part of your weekend routine, and help someone in your household do the same. Small Steps. Stronger Communities. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SecureCyber #CybersecurityAtHome #OnlineSafety

🎃 Scammers wear disguises, too. And AI can help make them more convincing. AI generated images, fake reviews, and bogus celebrity endorsements can make fake product listings look legitimate. What looks like an amazing deal could be a counterfeit product, something nothing like the photo, or an order that never arrives. A convincing picture is not proof of a real product. Before you click “Buy”: 🔎 Research the seller and check reviews outside the listing. 🛒 Compare prices and read the return policy. 💳 Pay with a credit card when possible. Avoid sellers who insist on gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, SecureCyber’s reminder is simple: keep the tricks in your Halloween celebrations, not your shopping cart. 👻 #SecureCyber #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #AIScams #OnlineShoppingSafety #Halloween