The city of Dripping Springs has recognized October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in collaboration with the national campaign “Stop. Think. Connect.”

The proclamation is a reminder to the public about the personal accountability to take protective steps towards cybersecurity in their home and workplace. Texas is the number one state in the nation for vulnerability to identity theft and fraud, according to a report released on WalletHub.

The alarming rate that Texans fall victim to c...