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Online shopping has become the preferred way to purchase items without the hassles of traffic and crowds. However, the internet is full of hidden dangers that can compromise your information with a single click. In this episode of Cyberchat with Cybersmart, we discuss how applying the proper security measures and behaviors will ensure you enjoy the benefits of shopping online while avoiding the pitfalls. Before you start your holiday shopping, remember to pause and think about what you are doing so you can spot, stop and prevent any compromise of your information.

Smishing, or SMS text phishing, is a form of phishing that uses mobile text messages to trick people into providing personal or financial information, downloading malicious files or clicking on links designed to steal their information. In this episode of “Within These Firewalls,” we will cover the signs of a smishing message and provide strategies to help you handle a smishing attack. Listen in and get cybersmart.

In this episode of “Within These Firewalls,” we hear more about the different data classifications at Novant Health and the types of data that fall within each classification.

Data breaches have become a common problem for consumers and organizations alike. A data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen, altered or used by an unauthorized individual. In this episode of “Within These Firewalls,” listen to hear about the latest T-Mobile data breach and how to protect yourself if your information is compromised as a result of a data breach.

In this episode of “Within These Firewalls,” listen in to hear how unapproved software on Novant Health computers could affect our security. Our host, Drew Walker, cybersecurity threat intel analyst, discusses why we only allow approved software on our computers and how to request new software for yourself. Listen in to get cyber smart.

Local administrator access, or “local admin” for short, is a form of elevated access that gives a user more control over a device or system.  In this episode of “Within These Firewalls,” listen to learn why someone would need local admin access, why we separate it from standard accounts and how to get local admin if you need it.

In this episode of "Within These Firewalls," listen in to hear how a common password used by several team members could have affected our systems. Our host, Drew Walker, cybersecurity threat intel analyst, covers the importance of choosing a unique passphrase and the easy methods you can use to create one. Listen in and get cybersmart. 

In this episode of "Within These Firewalls,” we speak with Anthony and hear his story about personal account compromise. We talk to Anthony about the impact the event has had on his life and the actions he has taken to protect himself in the future. Listen in and get cybersmart. 

Tax season is upon us, and we are all in the process of filing our tax returns. Criminals know this and use this time to conduct tax scams attempting to trick you out of your personal information, or worse, your money. Scams take many shapes and forms, such as phone calls, letters and emails. Many Internal Revenue Service impersonators use threats to intimidate and bully people into paying a fabricated tax bill. That’s why it is important to be vigilant and know what to do if you are the target of one of these scams. Listen in to get cyber smart. 

In this episode of CyberSmart, we hear about Amy’s careful response to an email with an urgent message. We learn about techniques cybercriminals use to trick us, how to spot a phish and what to do when we suspect a phish. Listen in to learn ways that you can help protect Novant Health from cybercriminals.