October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a time to strengthen the habits that help protect our information, accounts, devices, and UCLA community.

Cyber threats continue to evolve, from convincing phishing messages and fraudulent login pages to scams that use artificial intelligence to imitate familiar voices, images, and communications. Staying secure doesn’t require being a cybersecurity expert. Taking a moment to pause, verify, and think before you click, share, or respond can make a meaningful difference.

Throughout October, we’ll highlight practical ways to recognize cyber threats, protect your digital identity and information, and make safer decisions online. Each week focuses on a different part of staying cyber-safe:

• Week 1 — Guardians of Innovation: Know What Matters
  Understand what information and resources need protection and the role you play in keeping them secure.
• Week 2 — Outsmart the Scam: Recognize the Attack
  Learn to recognize phishing, social engineering, impersonation, and other tactics attackers use to get your attention and trust.
• Week 3 — Guard Your Digital Identity: Protect Your Assets
  Strengthen the security of your accounts, personal information, devices, and other digital assets.
• Week 4 — Trust but Verify: Protect the Community
  Pause and verify before acting, and learn how your security decisions can help protect the broader UCLA community.

Why It Matters

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. A compromised account, exposed password, or convincing phishing message can affect more than one person. Building strong security habits helps protect your information while strengthening the security of our entire community.

Throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take part in the weekly activities, test your cybersecurity knowledge, and discover simple actions you can use every day.

Together, Bruins can help build a safer, more secure digital UCLA.