💻 Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but not always safe

Cybercriminals can spy on your data if it’s unprotected

✔️Avoid accessing sensitive info on open networks
✔️Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) when possible, to encrypt your connection, especially on public Wi-Fi

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“Cybersecurity is about protecting our residents, our services, and our future. Every action—big or small—counts.”

🎥 ⏯️ A message from DC Chief Technology Officer, Stephen N. Miller

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Fake profiles are common online. Cybercriminals use them to steal your trust—and your data.

➡️TIP: Only accept friend requests from people you know in real life. When in doubt, don’t click “Accept.”

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Our CISO and his team are monitoring, securing, and protecting our systems daily – our united vigilance makes all the difference.

This month, join us in keeping DC #CyberSafeDC and tips to building safer digital habits that protect you, your home, workplace, and our community.

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Don’t get tricked by hackers! 👻

Treat yourself to strong cybersecurity habits:
🍬 Strong passwords
🍬 Multi-factor authentication
🍬 Spot the phish
🍬 Update your devices

Happy Halloween, DC! 🎃

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💡Fun fact: Most cyberattacks can be stopped by simple habits—like updates, backups, and reporting suspicious messages.

🛡️Be part of the solution.

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AI tools often pull information from the internet. 💬
Anything you post publicly could be stored, copied, or reused.

💡TIP: Think before you share. Once it’s online, AI may already have it.

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🚫Don’t take the bait. 🎣

Phishing emails often:

➡️Urge urgent action
➡️Contain typos or strange links
➡️Pretend to be someone you know

Stop. Think. Verify before clicking.

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🔒 Your data is valuable—treat it like cash.

✔️ Back it up regularly.
✔️ Share only what’s necessary.
✔️ Store it securely.

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🛑🚪Leaving your device unlocked is like leaving your front door open.

👉Set auto-lock.
👉 Use biometric login or a passcode.
🔒📲Add a second lock on your digital doors.

Turn on multifactor authentication (MFA) for your accounts.

Small steps = big protection.

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Cybercriminals are using AI to trick people. Some tools can even mimic voices or faces (called “deepfakes”).

Protect yourself with the “Core 4”:
✔ Strong passwords
✔ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
✔ Regular software updates
✔ Report suspicious emails or messages

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🔑 Your password is the first line of defense. Make it long, unique, and hard to guess.

Regularly changing passwords every three months is a common recommendation to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

📝Tip: Use a password manager to help you keep track.

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📧 That “urgent” email asking for your info? Probably a trick.

✅Hover over links.
✅Double-check the sender.
✅When in doubt, don’t click.

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