Cybersecurity

Recognize and report phishing 

Phishing emails are one of the most common tricks cybercriminals use to steal sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers
or personal data. 

When you report phishing emails, you're not just safeguarding yourself; you're also helping to protect our entire state network. Clicking the Report Suspicious button empowers our tools to detect and remove malicious content from your inbox and the inboxes of everyone else who received the same message.

Learn more about phishing.

Consider unique passphrases 

Use passphrases such as - happyPuppies&slobberyWalksAretheBEST! for accounts you care more about, so if one account is compromised, your other accounts will not also be at risk. Passphrases are easier to remember than complex passwords and tougher for attackers to guess. Make sure to avoid personal information like your birthday, last name or home address.

Keep your software updated 

Regularly updating your software is a simple and effective way to protect your devices. Updates and new features fix security vulnerabilities that attackers actively look to exploit. Updates don’t take effect until you restart your device. Follow these steps to ensure your computer stays secure.

Turn on multifactor authentication (MFA) 

MFA is an extra layer of security. Instead of relying on just a password, MFA requires two or more ways to prove it’s really you. MFA usually combines:

• Something you know – your password or PIN.

• Something you have – a phone, security token, or code sent by text or app.

• Something you are – biometrics like a fingerprint or facial recognition.