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Illinois Essential Employability Skills on Illinois workNet

Our Job Skill Guide to includes the Illinois Essential Employability Skills (IEES). Illinois workNet has a set of essential employability skills that all workers should possess. Learn more about these skills with this article.

All About Passwords

Did you know that the average American has 26 online accounts¹? That’s a lot of passwords to remember! Passwords are now a bigger part of our lives than they were in the past because a lot of our activity is now done online. A lot of these accounts contain some amount of personal information, so it’s important to keep them safe and secure. Let’s review some tips for making great passwords for your accounts.

Why Online Security Matters

There is always a risk whenever you transfer information from one computer or mobile device to another. The risk can come in the form of malicious code or people that contact you.

What to Do After a Data Breach

Any time a major breach like this happens, it is important to check whether it affected you. Many people who are affected don’t know right away. It’s important to make sure you understand what identity theft is, so you can keep yourself protected in the future.

What You Need to Know About Online Scams

As long as people have been around, scams have been around. While the internet and new technology have been a good thing for the world, it's never been easier to scam others. 21^st-century con artists have a wide variety of tools they can use to pull off their crimes without ever leaving their house.

How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Identity theft is the crime of using someone else's identity for personal gain. However, over the past few decades, it has become a more common problem. The rise of the internet and social media have caused a revolution in society. However, they have also made information more accessible for would-be thieves.