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<img width="128" height="128" src="cid:image005.png@01DB14DC.6B06F3E0" align="left" hspace="12" id="img-058267c3-0bb8-45e4-b769-ea65364215ec"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We have all seen headlines such as "<a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=7927691c-9f87-3e9a-823d-3228b599e245" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><span style="color: blue;">Time
to Update Your Password: 26 Billion Personal Records Leaked</span></a>" and "<a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=0395b427-5d84-3e68-84c1-6e4f8fba7f86" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><span style="color: blue;">AT&T
Breach May Have Leaked 70 Million Social Security Numbers to the Dark Web</span></a>." As more of our lives are conducted via computer networks, keeping personal information secure is essential. Unsuspecting people who click a link or download a file can expose
themselves or their organization to data breaches and information leaks. October is National Cybersecurity Month and it’s also a great time to educate yourself about the threat of phishing, malware, and viruses. The
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<span style="color: blue;">Michigan <span class="SpellE">eLibrary</span></span></a> (MeL) includes publications that can help everyone learn more about how to protect themselves from online criminals.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The question is: how can we protect ourselves from becoming a victim of a cybercrime? Both awareness and education are key to avoiding these types of issues. In "<a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=64ded6a0-b7c8-33f3-bbd4-67d883bea3cb" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><span style="color: blue;">Protect
and Secure Your Windows Computer: A Practical Guide</span></a>," <a href="https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edspub&AN=edp55148&site=pfi-live" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">
<i><span style="color: blue;">PC World</span></i></a> staff provide practical tips such as keeping programs up to date and being mindful of admin permissions you give to downloaded files. Another good reminder from this article is to back up your files, with
at least three copies in two different places being best practice. For organizations, "<a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=2db32676-2a6b-3df3-af27-9876bb72039d" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><span style="color: blue;">Securing
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in Today’s Tech Landscape</span></a>" in <a href="https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edspub&AN=edp106786&site=pfi-live" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">
<i><span style="color: blue;">PC Quest</span></i><span style="color: blue;"> </span>
</a>focuses on being prepared for data breaches, keeping pace with current threats, and understanding new technologies that may provide additional security.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">While we can take the advice of professionals and do the best we can to protect ourselves, it’s also notable that cybersecurity professionals are hard to
<span class="GramE">find</span> and many organizations can’t hire people who are skilled in the field. To encourage young people to learn more about cybersecurity as a career, offer
<i><a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=82147733-80c6-31a8-a203-b051368d9fe9" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><span style="color: blue;">Careers If You Like Problem Solving</span></a></i> from
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<span style="color: blue;">eBook K-8 Collection</span></a>. For organizations to dive deeper into the topic and create a plan, the
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<span style="color: blue;">eBook Academic Collection</span></a> includes <i><a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=1e8774e2-3589-322b-a7c4-fdd41f972da6" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><span style="color: blue;">The
Cybersecurity Playbook for Modern Enterprises: An End-to-End Guide to Preventing Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks</span></a></i>. In addition to these helpful eBooks,
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<span style="color: blue;">EBSCO <span class="SpellE">LearningExpress</span></span></a> includes content to prepare for The Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Fundamentals of Cybersecurity including practice tests, flashcard sets, a microlesson, a video,
an eBook, and an article. To locate these materials, enter “cybersecurity” into the
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The challenges of keeping our personal data and organizational information secure will continue to evolve. The
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