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Cyber Tip: Become Cyber Savvy...Protect Against Phishing Attacks

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Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. DHS S&T's Cyber Security Division Director Douglas Maughan shares how you can protect yourself from a phishing attack. (DHS Video by Science & Technology Directorate/Released) Date: Oct 02, 2017