Monthly Newsletters

The newsletters linked below are provided by the Multi State – Information Sharing Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and offer suggestions on safe computing behavior, based upon best practices for information and cyber security.

Cybercrime

• "Cyber Ethics"

• "Cybercrime”

• "Data Breach"

• "Phishing Alert - Epsilon Data Breach"

• "Phishing Alerts"

• "Phishing - How to Avoid Getting Hooked!"

• “Rogue (Fake) Anti-Virus Software: How to Spot It and Avoid It!”

• "Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware"

• "Scammers Targeting Seniors"

• "What is Cyber Crime?"

General Safety

• "Using Wi-Fi: Connecting with Care"

• "Creating Strong Passwords"

• "Mobile Apps: How To Use Them Safely"

• "Why Cyber Security is Important"

• "Securing Your Browser"

• "How Anonymous Are You?"

• "Fake AV Software"

• “Security of Mobile Communication Devices”

• "Challenge or Secret Questions"

• "Backing Up Your Files"

• "Home Personal Computer (PC) Maintenance for Windows Operating Systems"

• “Browser Cookies”

• “Automatic Software Updates and Patching”

• "Telecommuting Security Risks"

• "Cloud Computing"

• "Firewalls"

• "Pop-Ups"

Identity Theft

• "Using Encryption"

• "Mobile Security"

• "Protecting Data Contained in Copiers and Printers"

• "Unintended Information Disclosure"

• "Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware"

• "Using Encryption to Protect Data"

• "Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft"

• "Erasing Information and Disposal of Media"

Online Youth

• "Protecting Children Online"

• "Security Concerns -- Peer To Peer (P2P) File Sharing"

• "Cyber Bullying"

• "Dealing with Cyberbullies"

Planning Your Security

• "Trends for 2012"

• "Safeguarding Your Personal Data"

• "Backing Up Your Files"

• "Emerging Trends and Threats"

• "Cyber Security Trends for 2010”

• "October 2006 Cyber Security Tips"

Shopping Online

• "Secure Shopping Online"

• “Security of Credit Card Transactions”

• "Internet Shopping - How to Enhance Your Security Online"

Social Media

• "Security and Privacy on Social Networking Sites"

• “Social Networking Sites: How to Stay Safe”

• "Social Engineering - Are You at Risk"

• "Managing Your Digital Footprint"