Have you been scammed? Do you even know?

There are innumerable ways people, businesses and governments are scammed online — from emails to texts to social media. Criminals have always been industrious and will continue to find ways to con people out of money. Technology offers benefits but also hazards. While businesses evolve to protect clients and customers, municipalities and individuals must do the same.

In 2004, Congress first recognized October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and in the decades since, awareness is no longer the priority — vigilance and deterrence are. We know there are security risks. How do individuals, businesses and municipalities protect themselves?

The National Cybersecurity Alliance urges individuals and businesses to actively protect their online data. Fe

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