This foe targets accounts protected by predictable, short, or reused passwords. He works against security by capitalizing on poor password hygiene. One stolen password often grants him the keys to all your other accounts.

This character supports security by rendering sensitive information unreadable to unauthorized parties. Encryption ensures that even if data is intercepted during transmission or stolen from storage, its contents remain secret and unusable.

This threat compromises security by exploiting credentials or access that should have been revoked upon departure from a company. He works against organizational security by utilizing outdated access rights to steal or damage internal data.

💡 Making media literacy visible helps students realize that every story on a screen, in a feed, or on a page has a purpose and a perspective. How can you bring that visibility into your library this month? #MediaLiteracyWeek #NCLibrariansLead

𝗕𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗙𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿. 👀 He lurks on public networks, eavesdropping on your data—logins, banking info, and more. 💡 𝘛𝘪𝘱: Avoid sensitive transactions on public Wi-Fi—use a VPN instead. #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #InfoSec

Meet 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝘅, the 𝘡𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦. 🛡️ Her mission: N𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵, 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘺. Every user, every device, every time. #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #CyberHero

🎭 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗣𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿) — a true 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦! This cyber villain tricks victims with fake emails & urgent messages to steal sensitive info. ✅ Don’t click suspicious links ✅ Check sender addresses ✅ Report phishing attempts

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘁—𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁! ⚡ Always ready to strike when data disasters hit! Regular, secure offline backups help recover data fast & minimize downtime from system failures or ransomware. 💾✨

Zoey works against security by finding and exploiting brand-new, previously unknown software flaws (zero-day vulnerabilities). Her attacks are difficult to predict and defend against, requiring layered security and constant vigilance.

This adversary creates and distributes malicious software designed to secretly damage, disable, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems. She works against security by bypassing standard protections to steal data or disrupt operations.

Locky teaches the fundamental security principle of keeping critical information secure and shared only with trusted adults. Locky works to build a foundation of secrecy and accountability, especially for younger users learning about digital safety.

This expert supports security by promoting the immediate reporting of all unusual activities, errors, or suspicious communications. Quick reporting is crucial for rapid response and containment of active security incidents.

Today, we will continue our Cybersecurity Month and introduce the Randsomware King. This cybervillian is a Data Extortionist and requires a randsom for your data. He is definitely a bad guy.

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✈️ 𝗔𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 ✈️ From first in flight 🛩️ to first in class 🚀 — NC classrooms are ready for lift-off with Brisk! 👉 Register now: https://t.co/U5Yv296vgZ #NCed #AIinEducation #BriskTeaching #NCDPI

📚 SLMCs: Don’t miss the Oct. 2 T³ webinar on the NC Children’s Book Awards with guest Lisa Denning! Learn how to bring this program to your readers. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/g9P56HanVA ▶️ Recording available after. #NCDPI #SLMC #T3Webinar

📚 ICYMI: The Sept. NC NEW(s) Librarian 101 is live! 🎉 👉 https://t.co/YQ76FFiZE4 This issue: Google Sheets hacks, TeenTober programming, library rubric artifacts, & upcoming SLMC PD. Happy reading! ✨ #NCDPI #SLMC #LibraryLife

🚀 NC students in grades 6–12: Join the NC AI Solve-a-Thon! 🔍 Identify a local issue 🤖 Build an AI-powered solution 🎤 Pitch this fall → Finalists compete Feb. 11 @ #NCEDConnect! ⏰ Register by Oct. 6: https://t.co/KzDUwSs4rX #NCDPI #AISolveathon #EdTech

North Central DTL Cnslt. Jennifer Graham teamed up w/ 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲combe County Public Schs Digital Learning Coaches to explore cutting-𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 AI tools & boost cybersecurity education. Together, they’re preparing students w/ the skills needed for a digital future! @ECPSchools_NC

Earlier this week, Rebecca Stokes, IIS Consultant, presented at the Sandhills Science Item Writing event hosted by @PSRCEDU & NCDPI’s Science team. 🌟 Over 100 educators from the region came together to collaborate on science items! 🧪📚