This winter, it pays to be on your cyber toes

December 8, 2022

This winter, it pays to be on your cyber toes. Cybercriminals never go on vacation and are always looking for ways to catch us off guard. The winter months are no exception.

Don’t fall victim to their clever scams. Whether you’re shopping or traveling, we’ve got you covered. Read the winter edition Bee Cyber Fit newsletter for useful information to outsmart online thieves.

This edition features news about this season’s scams and simple “workouts” to flex your cyber muscles:

Deep dive into deepfakes: Listen to the Bee Cyber Fit podcast!
Do you know what deepfakes are? If you don’t, you should.

In the ever-evolving world of cybercrime, gaining an understanding of deepfakes is important.

These slick images and videos purporting to look like the real thing can sneak up on us. Cybercriminals use them to trick us in numerous ways.

In the new episode, we speak with Kerry Tomlinson, a cyber news reporter, and cybersecurity awareness advocate. She spills the beans on all things deepfake and how we can steer clear of these online traps. Plus, she shares the details about how to spot deepfake images and videos.

Resolve to Bee Cyber Fit in 2023
Ready to Bee Cyber Fit in 2023? Check out a preview of our New Year, New You campaign including our January and February events. Highlights include our New Year, New You Jeopardy events and a two-part lunch and learn series on romance scams.

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