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Police in N. Fulton city to host free cybersecurity class

Spring is a great time to clear out your digital clutter and make sure that you're adequately protected against hackers. A personal cybersecurity clean up should involve evaluating all your passwords, updating your software and taking stock of exactly where all your personal information is stored.

Credit: Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press

Credit: Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press

Spring is a great time to clear out your digital clutter and make sure that you're adequately protected against hackers. A personal cybersecurity clean up should involve evaluating all your passwords, updating your software and taking stock of exactly where all your personal information is stored.
By Mitchell Northam
July 13, 2017

Cell phones and computers can be dangerous if users aren’t aware of what information they’re making public.

A few wrong clicks can lead a person to having their identity stolen.

To raise cybersecurity awareness among some of its younger residents, the Johns Creek police department is hosting a Cyber Safety Summit for teens.

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The free class, held on July 26 at Johns Creek police headquarters, is free and will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lessons for the class are provided by the National Cyber Security University.

Topics discussed will include how to protect phones, computers and tablets from internet scams.

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The class is geared towards ages 14 to 18. Space is limited, so participants should register in advance.

Johns Creek police say they will host a class for adults in October.

For more information, visit the Facebook page for Johns Creek police.

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