The European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) in October aims to raise awareness about staying safe in the digital world, coordinated by ENISA with support from the EU and Member States. The campaign theme this year is 'Social Engineering,' highlighting scams, AI, smishing, and secure settings. This includes promoting materials and mini-interviews with EU Member States representatives
Social engineering involves manipulating individuals to divulge sensitive information, with phishing being a significant threat according to the 2024 ENISA Threat Landscape report. The ECSM Awards recognize innovative cybersecurity promotional materials. Events and activities throughout October will focus on educating the public on social engineering threats and how to mitigate them, playing a crucial role in enhancing cybersecurity practices in the digital realm. ```https://www.enisa.europa.eu/news/promoting-security-in-the-digital-world-during-the-european-cybersecurity-month