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Massachusetts Division of Banks · MA

2025 Cybersecurity Month

October 1, 2025

Summary

The Massachusetts Division of Banks is launching an educational campaign throughout October 2025 to promote cybersecurity awareness among financial service providers and consumers. Regulated entities should expect the release of weekly tip sheets and guidance concerning best practices like multifactor authentication and phishing prevention.

  • Division of Banks
  • Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Massachusetts has a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem that makes the Commonwealth a national cybersecurity leader and enables our citizens and economy to thrive in the face of growing cyber threats.

Building a Cyber Strong America encompasses the importance and value of cybersecurity in everyday life. We can all be cybersecurity heroes by following best practices such as using strong passwords, turning on multifactor authentication, recognizing and reporting phishing, and routinely updating software. By doing so, we protect ourselves and our data from hackers and cybercriminals.

Each week during October, the Division of Banks will be posting information and tip sheets on cybersecurity best practices

Division of Banks

The Division of Banks (DOB) is the chartering authority and primary regulator for financial service providers in Massachusetts. DOB's primary mission is to ensure a sound, competitive, and accessible financial services environment throughout the Commonwealth.

Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation protects and empowers consumers through advocacy and education, and ensures a fair playing field for the Massachusetts businesses its agencies regulate.

Image credits: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: CISA.gov

Source: https://www.mass.gov/news/2025-cybersecurity-month

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The Massachusetts Division of Banks is launching an educational campaign throughout October 2025 to promote cybersecurity awareness among financial…
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