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News  2025 Cybersecurity Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
10/01/2025
  • Division of Banks
  • Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
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Massachusetts has a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem that makes the Commonwealth a national cybersecurity leader and enables our citizens and economy to thrive in the face of growing cyber threats.

Building a Cyber Strong America encompasses the importance and value of cybersecurity in everyday life. We can all be cybersecurity heroes by following best practices such as using strong passwords, turning on multifactor authentication, recognizing and reporting phishing, and routinely updating software. By doing so, we protect ourselves and our data from hackers and cybercriminals.

Each week during October, the Division of Banks will be posting information and tip sheets on cybersecurity best practices

  • Division of Banks 

    The Division of Banks (DOB) is the chartering authority and primary regulator for financial service providers in Massachusetts. DOB's primary mission is to ensure a sound, competitive, and accessible financial services environment throughout the Commonwealth.
  • Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 

    The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation protects and empowers consumers through advocacy and education, and ensures a fair playing field for the Massachusetts businesses its agencies regulate.
  • Image credits:  Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: CISA.gov

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