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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022



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It's the annual month long span we emphasize an awareness for Cybercrime and Cybersecurity.
This October you'll see several government organizations and businesses promoting smart online activity and digital protection. 
We at Carolina Bank take security very seriously. Please, take this time to become familiar with the latest threats, knowledge, tools and preventions of a increasingly malicious cyberspace.
 

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New technology means new threats, and with every safeguard is another loophole.  This is why it is critical to stay up-to-date on the best standards and practices. Thankfully, the latest updates on vulnerabilities, scams, and various cyber crime can be found on multiple platforms managed by reputable watchdogs, such as: KnowBe4, The National Cybersecurity Alliance, and The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. (Respective Blogs and Newsrooms Listed Below)
 
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Types of Common Attacks

“Cyber-Security is much more than a matter of IT.” ― Stephane Nappo

There is a frightening amount of cyber attacks happening everyday, but with proper knowledge the risks to you and your company are diminished. Read about some of the most common types of Cybersecurity attacks, such as Malware, Password Theft, Phishing, and DDos by clicking the button below. Save yourself from future problems, teach every member of your professional team, your loved ones, and yourself the basics. 
 
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Business Impact of Cybercrime

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Click the link below and see the latest report on U.S. consumers and cybercrime by the Statista Research Department. 
 
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Cybersecurity Tools & Training

There are tools available to you and your business for threat awareness and preparation. Learn how to site the scammer, create better passwords, scan unknown emails and more. Even sign up and have your domain spoof tested. Become a safer user or organization by following the links provided.
 
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