The FBI Springfield Field Office is highlighting the significance of cybersecurity this October. Special Agent in Charge, Christopher Johnson, stressed the ease with which cybercriminals can access personal data by clicking a suspicious link or opening an email attachment. The office advises the public on meticulous online practices, including regular updates, using strong anti-virus software, and verifying sources before sharing personal information.
“We live in a digitally connected world which comes with both convenience and adversity. One click can unravel your life—opening an email attachment, following a link, or making an online purchase—could expose you to cyber criminals,” said FBI Springfield Field Office, Special Agent in Charge, Christopher Johnson. “The FBI is the lead federal agency responsible for investigating cyberattacks, but no one entity can combat the threat alone. That’s why is it fundamentally important to the FBI to incorporate a public-private cyber collaboration approach, providing a better understanding of our adversaries and their motivations.”
For more information regarding cybersecurity, visit the FBI’s cyber page and scams and safety precautions.