COLUMBUS — Not all phish are the kind you want to catch and if you are not careful, you could be impacted financially.
Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library along with Industry State Bank will host a presentation on Cyber Security on June 1, at 2 p.m. at the Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St, Columbus. Come learn from an expert about the latest in cyber crime topics such as phishing, scammers, smishing, malware and more.
We all get in a hurry and opening a seemingly innocent email or text message can spell disaster.
Scammers use subtle differences for familiar places and contacts to fool you. These emails or texts often contain a link or attachment or may ask you to verify information. One wrong click and you could be giving access to a criminal.
Do you know how to recognize a scam and what to do when you see one? Do you know how to protect your personal data or the company you work for? Why should you care? Consider the following cybercrime statistics from Steve Morgan of Cybercrime Magazine. Global cybercrime monetary damages are predicted to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. The world will have 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs in 2023 and global ransomware damage costs are predicted to exceed $265 billion by 2031.
Even the internet-savvy person can become a victim and the fi nancial and emotional impact can be high. The predictions by Cybercrime Magazine alone make it clear just how much is at stake, and there simply aren’t enough resources out there to protect us all while we remain passive. You or someone you know will likely be affected in some way by some type of cybercrime.
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every day. You can’t simply avoid the internet. Our young people and the elderly are particularly vulnerable. Smaller companies and individuals pose easier targets as well, because they may not have the most sophisticated or up-to-date security software.
Even Software is not enough to protect you.
Don’t miss the opportunity provided by Friends of the Library and Industry Bank to learn about the latest scams.
Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library hosts community programs such as this throughout the year that speak to the interest and needs of the community. They provide additional support to the Director of the Library, Susan Chandler and her staff to expand programs and learning opportunities for our region.
Beyond supporting literacy, Friends of the Library is a wonderful community connection. Their programming provides a way of bringing old and new friends together.
So, reach out to your friends and invite them to the program on Cybersecurity.
