Augusta Cybersecurity
Practical cybersecurity for Augusta, Georgia.
Learn. Recognize. Protect. Plain-language guidance, real local scam patterns, and free tools — no jargon, no fear tactics, no hoodies-and-skulls clichés.
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Featured threat
Fake Package Delivery Text Messages
Text messages claiming a delivery failed or needs a small fee, linking to a fake USPS or UPS page.
Read the full breakdownScam of the week
"Your Power Will Be Shut Off" Scam Calls
Callers impersonate a utility company, demanding immediate payment via gift cards or prepaid cards to avoid disconnection.
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Guides worth ten minutes of your time
Short, plain-language explanations of the security habits that matter most.
Spotting a Phishing Email in 30 Seconds
The five things Nova checks first before trusting any email link or attachment.
Strong Passwords Without the Headache
Why length beats complexity, and how a password manager makes this painless.
Multi-Factor Authentication, Explained Simply
What MFA actually protects against, and which methods are strongest.
Spot the Phishing Email
Look at a sample email and decide what's suspicious about it.
Four things to check this week
- Enable multi-factor authentication on email and banking accounts.
- Require phone verification for any change to vendor payment details.
- Keep software and point-of-sale systems updated automatically.
- Back up critical data on a schedule you actually test.
Is this suspicious?
Describe a message, call, or link you’re unsure about, and we’ll surface matching guides and threat write-ups. This is a search over our library, not an automated verdict — always trust your own judgment and verify through official channels.
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