Stay safe, stay secure, and enjoy the holidays!

The Risk: setting up a new device with old, recycled passwords carries your past vulnerabilities into your new tech.

The Fix: Before you unbox and log in, update your critical passwords. Use the holiday break to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your most important accounts.

2. New Gear Needs New Passwords 📱 Expecting a new phone, laptop, or tablet under the tree? It’s the perfect time for a credential cleanup.

The Risk: Sharing photos of friends, colleagues, or children without consent can expose their location and identity to bad actors.

The Fix: Always ask before you post. Be particularly careful about background details that might reveal sensitive information or locations.

1. Be Mindful of the Faces You Share 📸 Holiday parties and family gatherings are full of photo ops, but remember that not everyone wants their digital footprint expanded.

At the Georgia Cyber Center, we want to ensure your holiday season is memorable for the right reasons, not because of a security breach.

Here are two critical reminders to keep your digital life secure while you celebrate:

This is a fantastic opportunity to present groundbreaking research, share innovative ideas, and foster meaningful collaborations. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

Hosted right here at the Georgia Cyber Center. This workshop will be a dynamic forum for scholars, researchers, and educators. We'll explore the transformative impact of AI on scientific and academic practices, with a special focus on:
• AI in Healthcare
• AI in Cybersecurity
• AI in Education