October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Sponsored by the U.S Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with the Multi-State Informational Sharing and Analysis Center, Cyber Security Awareness Month serves as an important reminder of the responsibility we all share to protect the information entrusted to us by the citizens of Minnesota.

As technology evolves, so do the tools of potential hackers, identity thieves and cyber bullies. A cybercrime incident in the form of computer intrusions, malware or viruses can lead to loss of important information, personal financial loss and even loss of intellectual property. Learn more about what you can do to protect yourself.