Welcome to Finance Friday on CHCH Morning Live, brought to you by FirstOntario Credit Union. In this segment, Dave Schurman, dives deep into the essentials of Cyber Security Awareness, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge to protect your financial well-being online. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Step up your Cyber Fitness” — a call to action for all Canadians to bolster their online defenses.
Highlights:
- Key points of “Step up your cyber fitness”
- Most common types of cyber scams
- Investment scams
- Phishing
- Cyber extortion
- Buying and selling online
Dave sheds light on the most common cyber scams impacting Canadians, from investment scams and phishing to cyber extortion and online marketplace fraud. He provides practical tips and examples to help you identify and avoid these threats, safeguarding your finances and personal information.