(The Center Square) – Technology has a dark side that is costing America an estimated $10 billion a year or more, according to the FBI. The agency’s Springfield Field Office describes the problem as a constant barrage of cyberattacks, many of which can be averted.
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the FBI is offering tips on how to protect yourself from cybercrimes. Supervisory Special Agent Aaron Van Hoff with the Cyber Crime Unit told The Center Square the purpose is not to pinpoint new attacks but to start a dialogue with the community about the ongoing threat.
When it comes to cybercrime, he said Illinois is one of the top states on the radar, according to 2022 figures. Cyberattacks are prevalent among those older than 60, although technology users of all ages can fall victim. As technology becomes more and more a part of daily life, from doorbells to nanny cams, laptops to smartphones, the opportunities expand for thieves to try to use these devices in a cyberattack. But there are steps that consumers can take to protect themselves.“You have to make sure that the antivirus is updating itself all the time,” Van Hoff said.
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