PEMA Newsletters

December 2011: Tips for Staying Safe on Social Networking Sites
The popularity of social networking sites -- such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and others -- has expanded tremendously in recent years, with nearly two-thirds of Americans using these sites regularly. A recent study reported that 91% of respondents have received spam and 54% were targets of phishing attacks on social networking sites.

November 2011: Tips for Secure Shopping During the Holiday Season
As the holiday season draws near, an increasing number of people will be doing their shopping in cyber space. Last year, online shopping expenditures in the U.S. reached a record $32.6 billion for the November-December period - marking a 12% jump from 2009. With the increased volume of online shopping, it's important that consumers understand the potential security risks and know how to protect themselves and their information.

October 2011: Cyber Security and You - Top Ten Tips
October is "Cyber Security Awareness Month." The theme is "Cyber Security is our Shared Responsibility" and that message has never been more appropriate. While there are many steps that people can take to be safe online; attached is a list of ten things you can do to secure your information.

September 2011: Disaster Preparedness for Personal Information Assets
September is "Disaster Preparedness Month." It's important to consider how we safeguard our information in the event of a natural disaster, man-made event, or even a system failure. This newsletter will discuss some steps you can take to secure your critical information and some best practices to make information security part of daily life.

August 2011: Phishing Alerts - Fake Traffic Tickets & False Credit Union Messages
There have been a number of recent "phishing" campaigns, which are attempts by individuals or groups to solicit personal information from unsuspecting users by employing social engineering techniques. This month's newsletter will focus on some of recent campaigns and provide guidance for protecting yourself and your information.

July 2011: Cyber Crime: How It Happens And How You Can Protect Yourself
An increasing number of domestic and international criminals are using the Internet for illegal purposes. Computers and other electronic devices can be used to commit crimes. This newsletter will discuss who are potential targets, the nature of computer and cyber crime, and what you can do to be safe.

June 2011: Securing Mobile Devices: Big Things Come in Small Packages!
Mobile computing devices include mobile phones, IP phones, pagers, BlackBerry devices, iPhones, smart phones, and portable storage devices, such as USB drives. Some of these devices are multifunctional and may be used for voice calls, text messages, email, Internet access, and may allow access to computers and/or networks. Some also include Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities, which allows the user to perform activities such as debit/credit card transactions or utilizing the device as a car and/or house key. Small and relatively inexpensive, these multifunction devices are becoming as powerful as desktop or laptop computers.

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