To recognize this month as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I issued a Consumer Alert this week with tips for Floridians to protect themselves from scams on the internet.
We have made significant strides in technology in the past few decades. The world is more connected now than ever before. Despite these leaps, there are villainous people who aim to take advantage of the speed and ease in which we share information.
Common scams to lookout for in cyberspace are tech support, phishing, malware and ransomware attacks.
To avoid these scams, consider the following:
- Never open attachments or click links in an email from an unknown source;
- Mark any suspicious emails as spam;
- Check if your internet browser has a secure connection;
- Create strong passwords for different websites by using upper- and lower-case letters, numbers and special characters; and
- Make sure you are using security software and that it’s up-to-date.
You can also report cybersecurity scams to our office, by calling 1(866) 9NO-SCAM or through our website MyFloridaLegal.com.
By protecting yourself against the tricks of online scammers, you can help stop cyber scams and build a stronger, safer Florida.
In The News
Florida leaders attend human trafficking summit in Orlando, WKMG Orlando
Florida holds human trafficking summit, WPTV West Palm Beach
Leaders Gather In Orlando For Summit On Fighting Human Trafficking Across The State, CBS Miami
Florida joins T-Mobile-Sprint merger settlement, CNET
Ashley Moody closed to open primaries proposal, Florida Politics
Protecting Floridians
Attorney General Ashley Moody kicked off the 2019 Annual Human Trafficking Summit in Orlando. Florida’s Human Trafficking Summit brings together local, state and…
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Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a brief challenging a misleading ballot question that would give political parties—not voters—sole control over nominating party candidates for state office. The proposed amendment, All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor,…
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Attorney General Ashley Moody announced that she is joining the U.S. Department of Justice along with 10 other states in support of the T-Mobile US, Inc. and Sprint Corporation merger. The merger will bring Florida into a new era of high-speed connectivity while protecting Florida consumers and…
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Events
This week, Attorney General Ashley Moody kicked off the 2019 Florida Human Trafficking Summit in Orlando.
Attorney General Moody addressing the media at the Florida Human Trafficking Summit inside the Hyatt Regency Orlando.
Attorney General Moody with Polaris Project CEO and Executive Director Bradley Myles at the Florida Human Trafficking Summit. Myles delivered the keynote address at the Summit. The Attorney General is thankful for the Polaris Project and their help to combat and prevent modern-day slavery and human trafficking since 2002.
Attorney General Moody presenting advocacy, prosecutor, law enforcement and investigator of the year awards at the Human Trafficking Summit.
Attorney General Moody joined President Donald J. Trump in The Villages as the President signed the new Medicare Protection Plan. Attorney General Moody is thankful for President Trump’s commitment to protecting the healthcare of Florida seniors.
Attorney General Moody with Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez before President Trump’s Medicare Protection Plan signing event in The Villages.
Attorney General Moody with former Army Staff Sergaent Irving Locker in The Villages. Sgt. Locker served in World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Attorney General Moody presenting a Cabinet Resolution to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay in recognition of all the organization does to help Floridians struggling with thoughts of suicide. Attorney General Moody presented the resolution initially at the Florida Cabinet meeting in Septemeber—National Suicide Prevention Month.
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay just launched a new program to encourage first responders contemplating suicide to seek help. Attorney General Moody received a behind-the-scenes look at the new program First to Respond. Last to Ask For Help.
Attorney General Moody congratulates Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Lieutenant John Meyer (far right) for being nominated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for an Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Award.
Attorney General Moody celebrating National Coffee with a Cop Day with her husband Justin, a federal special agent. The Attorney General is grateful for all law enforcement men and women who protect Floridians.
