About Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in October 2004.

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This year’s theme, “Stay Safe Online,” underscores the urgency of protecting digital lives at a time when threats are growing more sophisticated. Building on last year’s “Secure Our World” campaign, the 2025 initiative calls attention to the rapid rise of AI-enabled attacks, phishing schemes, and scams targeting both businesses and individuals. The focus is on giving people and organisations the tools, knowledge, and confidence to stay safe in a world where every click, password, and device can present an opportunity for malicious actors.

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This year’s campaign is led at the federal level by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which works closely with NCA and other partners to promote awareness and action nationwide. A key component of Cyber Awareness Month (CAM) 2025 is the new Then & Now initiative, designed to help older adults and their caregivers understand how online threats have evolved and adopt practical safety habits.

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To assist with cybersecurity awareness, Huggins Credit Union is sharing this 2024 informative video from the National Cybersecurity Alliance.