Stay Alert. Stay Safe. Cybercrime Awareness

Stay Alert

This emphasizes being vigilant and cautious whenever you're online. Cybercriminals rely on people being unaware, distracted, or uninformed. Being alert means:

• Thinking twice before clicking links or downloading attachments

• Verifying emails, messages, or websites that seem suspicious

• Watching out for scams, phishing, and social engineering tactics

• Not oversharing personal information on social media or unsecured platforms

Stay Safe

This highlights the practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your digital identity. Staying safe online means:

• Using strong passwords and changing them regularly

• Turning on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts

• Keeping your devices and apps updated to patch security holes

• Installing antivirus software and being cautious of public Wi-Fi

• Avoiding clickbait or suspicious links that could lead to malware

Cybercrime Awareness

This is about understanding the threats that exist and how they affect individuals, businesses, and communities. Awareness includes:

• Knowing the different types of cybercrime, such as:

  - Phishing

  - Identity theft

  - Financial fraud

  - Cyberbullying

  - Ransomware attacks

• Educating others—family, friends, and coworkers—about how to spot and prevent cyber threats

• Encouraging people to report cybercrime instead of ignoring it

Why It Matters:

With more of our lives happening online—banking, shopping, communicating, studying—cybercriminals have more opportunities to exploit our digital habits. By raising awareness and practicing safe behaviors, we can reduce the risk for everyone.

"Think Before You Click. Your Security Starts With You"