October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month Stay safe when using the Internet with these tips from StaySafeOnline.org: KNOW THE RED FLAGS If anyone insists on payment by a wire transfer or gift card, it's a scam. Hang up or delete! VERIFY TO CLARIFY Be suspicious of emails, texts or calls that create a sense of urgency and require you to give your credit card number or bank account information. Hang up or walk away and contact a trusted source to verify the legitimacy of the request. WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT Links and online advertising are the easiest way for cyber criminals to get your sensitive information. Be wary of clicking on links or downloading anything you were not expecting. KEEP A CLEAN MACHINE Keep all software on all Internet- connected devices current. These updates not only improve the security of your device, but also improve its functionality. LOCK YOUR DEVICES Use a passcode to unlock your phone. MAKE A LONG, UNIQUE PASSPHRASE A strong passphrase is a sentence that is at least 12 characters long. Focus on things you like and are easy to remember. SHARE WITH CARE Be cautious about how much personal information you provide on social media. Member FDIC PERSONAL INFORMATION IS LIKE MONEY. VALUE IT. PROTECT IT. Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart. First Federal savings and loan association of GREENE COUNTY www.ffgc.bank ML 458729 CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month Stay safe when using the Internet with these tips from StaySafeOnline.org : KNOW THE RED FLAGS If anyone insists on payment by a wire transfer or gift card , it's a scam . Hang up or delete ! VERIFY TO CLARIFY Be suspicious of emails , texts or calls that create a sense of urgency and require you to give your credit card number or bank account information . Hang up or walk away and contact a trusted source to verify the legitimacy of the request . WHEN IN DOUBT , THROW IT OUT Links and online advertising are the easiest way for cyber criminals to get your sensitive information . Be wary of clicking on links or downloading anything you were not expecting . KEEP A CLEAN MACHINE Keep all software on all Internet connected devices current . These updates not only improve the security of your device , but also improve its functionality . LOCK YOUR DEVICES Use a passcode to unlock your phone . MAKE A LONG , UNIQUE PASSPHRASE A strong passphrase is a sentence that is at least 12 characters long . Focus on things you like and are easy to remember . SHARE WITH CARE Be cautious about how much personal information you provide on social media . Member FDIC PERSONAL INFORMATION IS LIKE MONEY . VALUE IT . PROTECT IT . Do Your Part . #BeCyberSmart . First Federal savings and loan association of GREENE COUNTY www.ffgc.bank ML 458729 CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH