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SECURITY TIPS

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Informational graphic titled “Common Holiday Scams” with a focus on “Fake Receipts or Financial Statements.” It warns that scammers may send fake email receipts to trick recipients into clicking malicious links. The image includes tips for identifying phishing emails, such as checking the sender, avoiding attachments, and verifying purchases directly on the retailer's website. A photo in the top right shows a person opening mail, and red dots decorate the lower right corner.

Informational graphic titled “Holiday & Seasonal Scams – Fake Shipping / Postal Notifications.” The message explains that scammers often send fake shipping or postal emails during the holidays that appear to be from legitimate carriers. These emails may include dangerous links that install malware or lead to fake login pages to steal credentials. A torn paper design frames the central warning text. The bottom section, labeled “What Can I Do?”, advises users to verify claims by logging directly into their online accounts rather than clicking links in unexpected emails.

Informational graphic titled “Holiday & Seasonal Scams – Travel Deals” over a scenic ocean background. The image warns that scammers take advantage of holiday travel by sending fake travel deals via email, often pretending to be from well-known travel sites. These scams may lead to fake websites for booking hotels or flights, designed to steal money or personal information. A circular blue overlay contains the section “What Can I Do?”, advising users to be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true, avoid clicking on links in unexpected emails, and verify companies before booking.

Informational graphic titled “How to Be Prepared for Future Threats – Security Tips.” The image outlines three key cybersecurity practices: 1) Stay Informed – Follow trusted news sources for updates in technology and cybersecurity. 2) Be Suspicious – New technology brings new attack methods; if something seems off, report it. 3) Time Travel to the Past – Use old-school communication like a phone call to verify suspicious emails. The layout uses bold yellow and black text with a clean, structured design.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled “How Bad Guys Bypass Your Email Security” with a blue background and envelope icons. The image explains how social engineers use phishing emails to trick users into bypassing built-in protections in Outlook and Gmail. It emphasizes the importance of verifying suspicious messages, highlights the role of human firewalls, and advises users to stop and think before clicking unfamiliar links or attachments.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled “Is That Email Really from HR?” with a gray background and a faint envelope design. It explains how scammers often impersonate HR departments to trick employees into opening malicious emails. The content provides a checklist for spotting fake emails, such as checking for spelling errors, unusual links, and mismatched sender addresses. It warns users to be cautious of unexpected attachments and requests, highlighting that phishing emails often mimic familiar communication patterns.

Cybersecurity awareness graphic titled “Online Shopping Safety” featuring a dark overlay on a grayscale image of a keyboard and credit card. The tips include shopping on reputable websites, using credit or debit cards instead of sending cash or wire transfers, and avoiding deals that seem too good to be true. The layout is clean with bold white text on a black background and labeled “Security Tips” at the top.

S Stands for Secure

Cybersecurity awareness graphic titled "Post-its are not for passwords" with a corkboard background and a post-it note pinned in the center. The image warns against writing down passwords on paper or sticky notes, emphasizing that doing so poses a risk to personal and company security. It encourages users to create memorable but hard-to-guess passwords.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled "Watch Out For Smishing!" with a red and yellow background. A hand is shown holding a smartphone with a phishing-style text message. The text explains how scammers use SMS (text message) phishing, also known as "smishing," to trick individuals into clicking dangerous links or revealing personal information. Tips include never sharing sensitive information over text, avoiding unexpected links, and verifying messages by contacting companies directly.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled "Social Media Account Spoofing." It warns users that cybercriminals may impersonate social media accounts to manipulate or phish victims. Tips are provided for spotting a spoofed account—such as unexpected messages, suspicious links, or duplicate profiles—and advice is given for preventing spoofing by tightening privacy settings and avoiding oversharing. A smartphone illustration and “Security Tips” badge appear in the top-right corner.

Graphic titled "Social Engineering Red Flags" with a red flag icon and blue background. The image explains how to spot phishing scams, emphasizing the importance of analyzing email recipients. It advises users to question the legitimacy of emails and check if they were CC’d on a message with unknown people or unusual recipient patterns (like many with similar last names). The warning at the bottom reads: "If you notice anything about the email that alarms you, do not click links, open attachments, or reply." The bottom corner is labeled “Security Tips.”

Graphic titled "WiFi? Why Not? VPN Is Your Friend" under the "Security Tips" label. The background shows a blurred coffee shop with a person typing on a laptop. The image warns against using free public WiFi without protection, as it lacks encryption and can expose data to nearby users. Tips for safer internet access include: using websites with HTTPS, using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), and connecting through a cellular provider’s data network (3G, 4G, or 5G). It emphasizes that cellular connections are not subject to typical WiFi security risks.

Graphic titled "Think before you click" with a hand clicking a button labeled "CLICK" and an illustration of a laptop. The message warns against clicking links or downloading attachments from unexpected emails, even if they appear to come from a legitimate source. It advises navigating to websites directly instead of using email links, and calling the sender through known contact methods to verify legitimacy. The text emphasizes that email addresses and phone numbers in suspicious messages may be spoofed or fake.

Graphic titled "Confidential/Sensitive Information Handling – Data & Files Encryption & Secure Deletion." The design features a padlocked yellow folder icon and plant accents. The text asks whether company laptops and USB drives are encrypted and stresses the importance of encryption to prevent data theft if a device is lost or stolen. It encourages using encryption for sensitive files and taking immediate action if data may be compromised. The message is part of a "Security Tip" campaign.

Cybersecurity graphic titled “Don’t Trust Pop-ups” with a gradient red-to-purple background and blue pop-up window icons. The message warns that pop-ups may appear helpful or enticing but can be dangerous or malicious. It highlights scams where pop-ups claim a computer is infected and prompt users to click or call for fake tech support. Prevention tips include avoiding pop-ups, keeping your operating system updated, and using web-filtering software.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled “How Bad Guys Bypass Your Email Security” with a purple background and envelope icons. The image focuses on technical tactics used in phishing, such as deceptive file formats, fake websites, and malicious links. It stresses that security filters aren't foolproof and advises users to verify links—even those that look familiar. A key reminder urges users to “never trust a link” without confirming its legitimacy. The graphic highlights the importance of human awareness in identifying threats.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled “Extortion with a Twist” on a light blue background with yellow highlights. The image explains a scam where cybercriminals send emails pretending to be from the recipient’s own address, claiming to have compromising content and demanding payment in cryptocurrency. It reassures users that the scammers typically do not have any real compromising material. A yellow box at the bottom, citing the FBI, provides prevention tips: never send compromising images, don’t open unknown attachments, and turn off or cover webcams when not in use.

Security awareness graphic titled “Password Safety” featuring a laptop with a red key icon and password field. The image emphasizes the importance of strong passwords, warning that weak ones can lead to identity theft, data loss, financial loss, or job consequences. Tips include using strong and unique passwords, avoiding personal info, using passphrases, and utilizing a password manager. The layout uses a light background with blue and red text and a dotted border design.

Infographic titled “Responsible Social Networking” with advice on safe behavior on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. It warns users to avoid posting sensitive or employer-related information, especially during job searches, and encourages limiting the audience of posts. The design features cartoon characters interacting with a large computer screen, social media icons, and lock symbols, emphasizing digital caution.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled "Protect Your Physical Workspace." The image features an illustrated desk with a laptop, lamp, coffee mug, and office supplies. The text warns about piggybacking and tailgating in the office, encourages private home workspaces, and emphasizes locking your computer when stepping away to protect sensitive information.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled "Pretexting" explaining a social engineering scam where attackers create fake scenarios or pose as familiar individuals to steal personal information. Includes tips to avoid falling victim: never share sensitive data without verification, confirm identities through trusted sources, and follow organizational protocols. The image features a hooded figure with a laptop, symbolizing a hacker.

Graphic titled "Smart Device Safety" featuring a smartphone and a smart speaker (like an Amazon Echo Dot). Text includes security tips: Smart speakers and some smartphones have an “always listening” setting; consider turning it off or muting the mic when discussing sensitive information. Smart devices track activity history—review and clear it regularly. Keep smart devices updated to receive important security patches. The section is labeled "Security Tips" in the top right corner.

Graphic titled "IRS & Tax Scams" with a photo of tax forms, a pen, and a calculator in the background. The image warns about scammers impersonating the IRS and outlines how to recognize a scam. Key points include: the IRS will always mail a bill before calling, never ask for credit or debit card numbers, not immediately threaten arrest, offer a chance to question or appeal amounts owed, and never use email or text messages to discuss taxes. The bottom corner reads “Security Hints & Tips.”

Graphic titled "Unexpected Emails" under the "Security Tips" section, with an image of an envelope containing an email symbol. The message warns users to be cautious with emails from online services or business partners that were not expected. It gives an example involving a fake eBay auction win and suggests asking questions such as: Are you a member of the service? Did you perform the activity mentioned? It notes that scammers often impersonate banks or shopping platforms. A bold reminder at the bottom reads: "Remember to stop, look, and think before clicking on any email links."

Graphic titled "Common Holiday Scams – Online Shopping Deals" with a dark background and a shopping bag. The image warns about fake holiday deals used to scam online shoppers. Key safety tips include: don’t click on ads or emails offering deals that seem too good to be true; instead, navigate to known websites directly using a browser or official app; and shop only on trusted, popular websites. It also cautions that many fake shopping sites appear during the holiday season to lure victims with low prices.

Graphic titled "Confidential/Sensitive Information Handling – Tidy Up," featuring an image of a modern office desk and chair. The message advises keeping a tidy workspace by locking away files when not in use. It compares leaving documents out to leaving keys outside your front door and warns that impersonators posing as cleaning or maintenance staff may steal sensitive files left on desks after hours. A lock and shield icon is displayed in the corner to reinforce security.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled “The Shock Factor: Don’t Take the Bait!” featuring an underwater scene with cartoon fish and seaweed. The image explains how cybercriminals use “stressor events” to trigger fear or urgency, prompting impulsive reactions. It provides advice on resisting pressure tactics, such as verifying unexpected attachments or payment requests, especially those involving gift cards.

Cybersecurity awareness graphic titled “Company Size Doesn’t Matter,” featuring a background of a modern office building and a red banner emphasizing that small and medium-sized businesses are often prime targets for cyberattacks. The graphic lists safety tips including using complex and unique passwords, verifying email domains, avoiding suspicious attachments, and deleting questionable messages. A bold reminder at the bottom highlights that employees are the last line of defense, and strengthening the "human firewall" is key regardless of business size.

Cybersecurity awareness graphic titled “Lock Your Screen” with an image of a laptop wrapped in chains. The text emphasizes the importance of locking your computer screen when stepping away to prevent unauthorized access. It warns that cybercriminals can use an unlocked workstation to install malware, send phishing emails, or steal stored passwords. The design features bold white and yellow typography on a dark background, with angular yellow corner accents and a “Security Tips” label in the top right.

Cybersecurity infographic titled “The ‘S’ Stands for Secure” with a blue and white design. It explains the importance of using websites that begin with “https://” instead of “http://”, highlighting that the “s” means the connection is secure. It compares sending sensitive information over an unsecured connection to shouting it out loud. An SSL padlock icon appears in the bottom right corner.

Cybersecurity infographic titled "Put That Badge Away!" offering tips on ID badge safety. Advises users to wear their badge only inside the building, not in public, to avoid exposing employer information to potential attackers. Includes DO’s and DON’Ts such as reporting lost badges immediately and not letting others borrow badges. Background image shows professionals conversing in a workplace.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled "Only Use Secure Devices." The image includes illustrations of various digital devices (laptop, desktop, tablet, smartphone) against a red and white background. The text advises using only authorized work devices, installing apps with IT approval, setting up separate user accounts for personal computers, securing home networks with strong passwords, and connecting to a VPN if available.

Cybersecurity tip graphic titled "Phish or Spam" explaining the difference between phishing and spam emails. Phishing attempts to steal sensitive data by posing as a trustworthy source, often urging users to click a link or open an attachment. Spam emails are typically unsolicited marketing messages that don't require action and are generally harmless. The graphic includes a computer screen with overflowing envelopes and a warning: "No, it’s not what's for dinner." A yellow "Security Tips" badge appears in the corner.

Graphic titled "Wire Transfer Fraud" under the "Security Tips" section, with warning stripes and icons representing email and money. The image explains how to recognize and prevent fraudulent wire transfer requests. It advises users to verify email addresses, confirm legitimacy through phone calls or verification procedures, and avoid clicking on suspicious links or attachments. The message emphasizes: “Stop, Look, and Think” before responding. A highlighted tip at the bottom reads: "It is best to have a wire transfer process in place that requires more than just an email request—either a phone call, face-to-face, or multi-person process is best."

Graphic titled "Confidential/Sensitive Information Handling" under the "Security Tips" section. The background includes an image of shredded paper. The main message encourages shredding any documents or printed emails containing sensitive information rather than placing them in the trash. A bold header reads “Shred, Shred, Shred.” It also warns about risks like leaving files in printer trays, handing out printed documents, and attackers dumpster diving to retrieve sensitive materials.

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