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"Banks Never Ask That"
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Define Different Scams
Stop | Think | Connect
Password Manager - What it is and why use one
Recommended Password Managers
Free Password Generator from 1Password
Microsoft Authenticator - What it is and why use it
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Contents
A short 8 Question Quiz (Do as many times as you want)
Quick Graphics with short Questions
2 Fun YouTube Video's 30 seconds each
A Game to inform you about what scammers do.
PDF - Phishing Scam Tips a 4-page graphic poster
By the American Bankers Association: BanksNeverAskThat.com
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An informational Video
Want to know more about how to recognize, remove, and avoid malware?
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A 2 page summary of Practical Tips about devices, your information, connecting with care. Stop Think Connect is a global online safety awareness project.
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Dedicated Password Managers here are preferred over browser based as in Chrome Edge or Firefox. Each is shown if it is free or pay and where the data is stored.
1Password (Pay, Online)
Last Pass (Free & Pay, Online)
BitWarden (Free & Pay, Online)
Apple's iCloud Keychain (Free on iPhone, Online)
KeePass (Free Open Source, Works Offline on Local Computer, can be stored on the cloud)
LastPass (Free & Pay, Online) MIT uses LastPass Enterprise, however LastPass also offers Personal and Business versions.
Other suggested Password Managers by MIT: 1Password, Dashlane, KeePass, RoboForm.
This is not an exhaustive list, and you are encouraged to do your own research password managers and pick the one that is a good fit for you or your family or small business.
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Please Note: Though this section does not cover all possible issues, strategies, or techniques. Content here is not meant to replace your current home, small business or organization cyber security practices. Content here is meant to increase your awareness and understanding of Cybersecurity issues and offer actionable practices to protect. Please consult your small business or organization policy or leaders if you have questions, or to share this information with them.
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Please Note: Content on this page does not cover all possible issues, strategies, or techniques, and is not meant to replace your current home, small business or organization cyber security practices. Content here is meant to increase your awareness and understanding of Cybersecurity issues and offer practices to protect.