With online threats becoming more sophisticated, it's important to stay vigilant to keep your personal information safe.

Iowa farmers use technology to make their lives easier and increase the efficiency of their operations, doing their part to protect our food supply and keep prices in check. 

But with any use of technology, cyberattacks are a threat. Attackers target individuals and businesses, such as farmers and other Iowa business owners, for several reasons, including for financial gains, to steal information and to disrupt activities. 

Staying aware of the techniques that attackers use can help Farm Bureau members spot these types of attacks and stop them from becoming successful. 

Attackers use social engineering to deceive and manipulate individuals into divulging personal...