By Jordyn Windnagle - October 09, 2026
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The prominence of the internet has nearly doubled since the early 2000s with 96% of American adults now reporting that they use the internet. From banking and shopping to socializing, home security and medical portals, there are very few day-to-day needs that can’t be initiated online.
The internet has undoubtedly made life easier in many ways, but it’s