RALEIGH, N.C. (September 23, 2025) – In this digital age, it is important to be educated on cybersecurity issues and how to avoid online scams and threats. Pew Research Center found that nearly three-quarters of American adults have been victims of online scams or attacks. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has created an online resource full of tips and resources to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge.
Understanding Online Scams and Their Impact
“Our website has a page dedicated to most common scams and related tips, so the addition of one dedicated to cybersecurity was a natural next step. There is a plethora of valuable information and tips on topics such as passwords and how to be proactive,” Mallory Wojciechowski, President and CEO of BBB Serving Eastern Carolinas, said.
The new Cybersecurity HQ features five sections on its homepage to help with the basics, businesses, prevention, recovery and connecting with resources. Cybersecurity basics covers tips on creating a strong foundation for data protection and privacy. Meanwhile, cybersecurity for businesses has information focused on how to secure customer data, internal systems and the like. BBB’s prevention and recovery resources exist to help businesses and consumers alike figure out next steps in the event of a cybersecurity crisis.
For more information
Explore BBB’s Cybersecurity HQ to see how you can be safer and avoid online scams.
About BBB of Eastern Carolinas
Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation serving 48 counties in North and South Carolina. The organization is funded primarily by BBB Accredited Business fees from over 5,200 local businesses and professional firms. BBB promotes integrity, consumer confidence and business ethics through business self-regulation in the local marketplace. Services provided by BBB include reports on companies and charitable organizations, general monitoring of advertising in the marketplace, consumer/business education programs and dispute resolution services. All services are provided at no cost to the public, with the occasional exception of mediation and arbitration.
