Course Details
944: Lessons in Computer and Mobile Device Security, and Other Targeted Scams
July 11-12
9:45 AM -
11:15 AM
In-Person
Online and phone scams are on the rise with populations in Northwest DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia being especially targeted. Scam victims are good honest people taken by experts. The only reason many of us haven’t been scammed is because the scammers haven’t found your trigger—YET.
This presentation provides information and case studies to learn how to protect yourself from scammers. Discussion items include:
• Need For Cyber Scam Awareness
• Common Types of Scams
• Phone Scams
• Phishing/Smishing/Vishing
• Pop-ups
• Creating Strong Passwords
• "Too Good To Be True" Online Shopping
Questions and sharing of scams attendees have encountered is encouraged as part of course discussion.
Class Type: Lecture and Discussion
Class Format: In-Person
Hours of Reading: Less than 1 hour/session
Study Group Leader(s):
Nick WulfekuhleNick Wulfekuhle is a retired Direct of Proposal Operations and Program Manager whose work included providing cybersecurity solutions for Federal clients. He holds an MS Degree in Management and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).