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🤖 Can AI be tricked into breaking its own rules? This week’s #CyberSmarts article explores prompt injection, AI guardrails, and responsible security testing. Read “When AI Gets Tricked”: linkedin.com/pulse/when-ai-g… #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #AISecurity
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🚩 Time is running out! Our #CybersecurityCareerWeek CTF wraps up TODAY at 3 PM ET! Get those final flags submitted, then join us for the winners announcement! 🏆 Details: virginiacyberrange.org/event…
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🧩 One detail might not reveal much, but several details together can tell a bigger story. Your name, school, age, and ZIP code could help identify you when combined. Think about the bigger picture before sharing information with AI. #CyberSmarts #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Cybersecurity starts with people, not just technology! 🎙️ In the latest episode of NextGen Cyber, Hart Rossman of Amazon Security joins us to discuss career pathways, communication, leadership, and the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/0oY…
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📁 Your documents may contain more personal information than you realize. Before uploading files to an AI chatbot, check for names, addresses, account numbers, and other sensitive details. Think before you upload. Protect what matters. #CyberSmarts #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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🔒 Before sharing information with AI, ask yourself: Does it really need to know? A little less information can mean a lot more privacy. Need it? Share it. Don't need it? Leave it out. #CyberSmarts #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #DataPrivacy
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🚩 It’s #CybersecurityCareerWeek! Join us for a CTF Workshop and Competition! 🛠️ Workshop: TODAY at 1 PM ET 🏁 CTF Competition: Oct. 19–22 Learn CTF basics, tackle challenges, and explore cybersecurity careers! Workshop: go.vacr.io/careerweek-worksh… CTF: go.vacr.io/careerweek
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Scammers use urgency to pressure you into acting before you think. 🛑 STOP before responding. 🔍 CHECK through a trusted source. 📢 REPORT suspicious activity. #CyberSmarts #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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AI-powered phishing messages can look convincing, but their links may lead somewhere dangerous. Before clicking, check where the link really goes! #CyberSmarts #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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It sounds like Mom. But is it really her? AI voice cloning can make impersonation scams more convincing. Watch our latest #CyberSmarts animation to learn why a familiar voice isn’t always proof of identity. #CyberSafeAI
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AI is making scams harder to spot. From phishing emails to deepfakes, knowing what to look for matters. This week’s #CyberSmarts explores how to recognize AI-powered deception. Read more: linkedin.com/pulse/when-scam…
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AI can be a great starting point, but what it generates still needs your judgment. Before you use or share important information: Pause. Check. Verify. #CyberSmarts #CyberSafeAI
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AI gave you a source. Does that mean you can trust it? Not necessarily. AI can invent sources, statistics, report titles, and other convincing details. Check the source before you use it. #CyberSmarts #CyberSafeAI
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AI can sound polished and convincing even when the information is wrong. A confident answer isn’t proof of an accurate one. Think before you trust. #CyberSmarts #CyberSafeAI
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It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🔐 We’re kicking off our 2026 #CyberSmarts series with CyberSafe AI and a simple reminder for anyone using generative AI: a confident answer isn’t always a correct one. Think before you trust.
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This Labor Day, we celebrate the people who power cybersecurity, from the educators preparing future cyber professionals to those working every day to keep our systems and communities secure. Happy Labor Day from the U.S. Cyber Range! 🇺🇸
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#GetCyberSmart2026: cybersecurity starts with informed decisions. If you’re using AI, @CISAgov’s Secure Our World: Using AI tip sheet offers practical guidance for protecting your privacy, recognizing AI-enabled scams, and using AI responsibly. 📄 buff.ly/vHRNXPK
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AI is reshaping cybersecurity and the workforce. Explore free AI literacy resources for educators and learners through the Get CyberSmart collection. getcybersmart.org/for-teache… #GetCyberSmart2026
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