Online Safety Resources for Military and Veterans

Our nation’s military and Veterans are some of the brightest and best our country has to offer, often entrusted with challenging and sometimes secretive tasks to keep us safe. With this great responsibility comes the reality that soldiers may be prime targets for a unique array of scams, fraud, and counterintelligence operations from threats locally and globally.

While the military does conduct annual cyber training, there are gaps where we can better support our servicemen, servicewomen, and their families in a better capacity. Often, the cyber awareness training isn’t able to cover all the realistic threats in a short period of time or may present things in a way that are harder to digest for soldiers.

Additionally, resources for mil spouses, mil families, and Veterans are nearly non-existent, though their proximity to sensitive information and people who possess sensitive information can make them equally viable targets to bad actors.

Feature Resource Articles

OPSEC for Milspouses and Military Families: What to Know

Due to proximity to sensitive assets and information, members of the military and their families may be considered high-value targets to scammers.

Online Safety for Military Families During Deployments

Unfortunately, scammers and fraudsters may target military families when a member of their family is away on deployment and may be unable to communicate.

Dating, Long-Distance Relationships, and Digital Trust in the Military

Being safe when dating as a member of the military does require additional attention to detail and safety precautions to protect against threats.

How to Spot Fake Emails Trying to Steal Your Information

A thorough list of the sneaky tricks and tactics scammers employ when executing phishing attacks to try and steal your sensitive and private information.

Why Password Safety Matters and How to Do It Right

Password security tends to be viewed more as an annoyance than a helpful deterrent, but the risks that come with ignoring it are just too great.

Helpful Agency Partners

VSAFE

Anti-fraud resources designed specifically for Veterans, Service Members, and Families powered by the U.S. government.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Cyber

Unique resources provided by the VA to support digital safety for military and Veterans.

CISA Learing (formerly FedVTE)

Created by CISA, this platform provides free cybersecurity training replacing the previous resource FedVTE.

DoD SAFE Helpline

The DoD run hotline for members of the DoD community to get information and support on sexual assault (can be anonymous).

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI)

A non-profit organization fighting online abuses, particularly Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA) nationwide.

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center

A division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation designed for suspected Internet-facilitated criminal activity.

Federal Trade Commission

A government agency promoting consumer protection and helping to protect against digital fraud and scams.