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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy Computer Security Day!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ransomware and other forms of cybercrime are becoming common methods of attack on government entities – including public libraries. Please see below for tips on protecting yourself, your employees, board, patrons and the library from ransomware
and other forms of cybercrime<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Take care!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Clare<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">MembielaC@michigan.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>To:</b> Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC@michigan.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> AG Nessel Reissues Ransomware Consumer Alert on Computer Security Day<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">AG Nessel Reissues Ransomware Consumer Alert on Computer Security Day
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">LANSING
</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">- To raise awareness on Computer Security Day, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is
<a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fconsumerprotection%2Fprotect-yourself%2Fconsumer-alerts%2Fid-theft-telemarketing%2Fcomputer-ransomware/1/01010193973b9337-894cf9a7-1268-42d0-b107-83e80d142202-000000/ofG8-B4ppAF5n1g_m14ZGXWknc6B8wbZPj66JoOp2rk=382" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#030657">reissuing a consumer alert on computer ransomware</span></a>. Ransomware is a form of malware that threatens the security of your electronic devices when it gains access to the device. It then encrypts and disables the entire operating
system or individual files, locking a user out of their systems and preventing access to their information. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">One of the most common paths to a ransomware infection is downloading malware by opening an attachment or clicking on a link in an unsolicited email. These emails trick users by pretending
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">“Cybercriminals are becoming more and more sophisticated,” Nessel said. “To protect yourself, take the time to understand ransomware attacks and learn ways to protect yourself from
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Don't respond to emails or text messages from people you don't know, and only download applications from trusted sources. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks, since many of them are not secure, and cybercriminals can snoop on your internet usage. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
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