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# October is Cyber Security Awareness Month



October 1, 2015

During Cyber Security Awareness Month, we want to connect you with tips and tricks to help you and your loved ones remain safe when you’re online.

How can you stay connected?

- Follow the[ CPA on Twitter ](http://twitter.com/cdnpay)and hashtags #CyberTalk and #CyberAware throughout the month.
- Visit the Government of Canada’s Get Cyber Safe website.
- Join #fraudchat on Twitter every Thursday in October at 1pm ET.



 

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