Library hosts cybersecurity phishing program

COLUMBUS – Back by popular demand, the Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library with Industry State Bank will present a program on cybersecurity at Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St. at 6 p.m. Aug. 3.

Attendees will learn from an expert about the latest in cybercrime topics such as phishing, scammers, smishing, malware and more.

Regardless of age and level of internet savviness, criminals are always looking for new ways to get technology users’ personal data and their hard-earned savings. According to the following cybercrime statistics from Steve Morgan of Cybercrime Magazine, “Global cybercrime monetary damages are predicted to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. The world will have 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs in 2023 and global ransomware damage costs are predicted to exceed $265 billion by 2031.”

The library said there simply aren’t enough resources out there to protect everyone; being proactive and constantly educating yourself are key.

Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library hosts community programs, such as this, throughout the year that address the interest and needs of the community. They provide additional support to the Director of the Library, Susan Chandler and her staff to expand programs and learning opportunities for this region, according to a release. The library said their programming also provides a way of bringing old and new friends together.