Myth #15: Phishing scams are easy to detect
Fact: Cybercriminals are continuously advancing their tactics to make phishing scams more difficult to detect. Many phishing emails use social engineering techniques to make them more personalized, resulting in a higher success rate for the attacker. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Tip #1: Think before you click
By using personal information, current events, hot-button topics, and more, cybercriminals will create enticing headlines to try to trick you into clicking on a malicious link. Inspect every link and stop and think before you click. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Myth #14: My data, or the data I have access to isn’t valuable
Fact: All data is valuable. Whether your organization is a start-up business or large corporation, your data is worth something to a cybercriminal. The same rules apply to your personal data, as even a password can lead to a goldmine. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Myth #13: Complete cybersecurity is achievable
Fact: Although it would be nice if complete cybersecurity were a “one and done” kind of thing, there’s no such thing as being completely cyber-secure. New threats emerge every day, making cybersecurity an ongoing process. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Myth #12: Personal devices can’t impact your organization
Fact: Personal devices can compromise a company’s network. This makes it so important for organizations to have strong Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies that outline security protocols for personal devices. #SecurityAwarenessMonth