<div class="ExternalClass53D74803B998404987AE59298A089770"><p>October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). This month raises awareness about the importance of keeping private information that is online safe. The Department of Homeland Security's website says that this is a "collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online." To learn more, visit the <a href="https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month" target="_blank" title="NCSAM Website">NCSAM website</a>.</p><p>In this increasingly technological time, it is important to keep up to date on the latest information and resources available to you. Whether it is identity theft, company data breaches, or cyberattacks and other online scams be sure to read the following articles on Illinois workNet to protect yourself from online threats:<br></p><p>Illinois workNet Articles:</p><ul><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=94" target="_blank" title="How to Keep Your Financial Information Safe Online">How to Keep Your Financial Information Safe Online</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=99" target="_blank" title="All About Passwords">All About Passwords</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=252" target="_blank" title="How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft">How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=171" target="_blank" title="Why Online Security Matters">Why Online Security Matters</a><br></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=250" target="_blank" title="What to Do After a Data Breach">What to Do After a Data Breach</a><br></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=251" target="_blank" title="What You Need to Know About Online Scams">What You Need to Know About Online Scams</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=285" target="_blank" title="Online Safety Tips for Job Seekers">Online Safety Tips for Job Seekers</a></li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=296" target="_blank" title="An Introduction to Job Scams">An Introduction to Job Scams</a><br></li></ul><div>Other Articles:<br></div><ul><li>
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