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Many of you may have heard. Or familiar with these 4 acronyms. PDPA stands for Personal Data Protection Act or Personal Data Protection Act. Which can be said to be a very close story And should be studied Which will be fully effective on 27 May 2020! Why do I have to do PDPA? Data in the Big Data era is considered a valuable thing. Whether personal information Therefore, PDPA is required to help protect the personal information sufficient to protect the owner of that information. Not to violate privacy rights And there are measures to remedy the owner of…

Recite the ‘cyber’, the survival path. Survive the Covid-19 . The spread of the covid-19 With an increased number of people infected every day The way to pay off immediately and immediately is “Stay at home” and listen to news from various media. From the survey of “Suan Dusit Poll” Suan Dusit University Between 25-28 March 2020, it was found that people received information from Covid-19.  From online media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website, etc.) is number 1, while number 2 is a television station and 3rd is hearsay / friends / people around. In accordance with the guidelines of public…

Cyber ​​pandemic threatens to cite about Covid-19 . Cyber ​​security experts warn that The coronary epidemic outbreak in 2019 or Kovid-19 has caused many people to work from home. Allowing hackers to attack cyber attacks like never before. . Provo Point pointed out that The fact that millions of people work in unfamiliar environments and lower security measures at work Coupled with a thirst for information about viruses and new corporate policies allow hackers to send fraudulent emails to access or steal sensitive information. In addition, family members should not switch to use computers at the same time because they…

April Fool’s Day. Do not share false information about the Covid-19 situation.   . Warned not to lie about Covid-19 in “ April Fool’s Day ” (should not lie every day)  TCSD spokesman warns people not to lie about the Covid-19 virus In the “ April Fool’s Day ” indicates panic, the law is no exception. Which is guilty according The Act on Computer Crime . Section 14. Any person who commits any of the following offences shall be liable for imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand Baht or…

Should be careful of safety from ‘Cybercriminals’ during the Covid Crisis – 19 From the outbreak of Covid-19 Increased Resulting in hackers and scams from online bad guys Taking advantage of this opportunity to cause higher damage. Which will affect Thai online users . As can be seen from Many organizations have reported the dangers of the internet while everyone is scared of the outbreak of the Covid-19 disease, such as cyber criminals impersonating the World Health Organization or government agencies for fraud. Establishing a phishing website or distributing fake news in the form of internet threats Especially during this…

Watch out for threats beyond the COVID-19 outbreak that may occur to you. . Beware threat than the outbreak COVID-19 may occur near you. Or may occur to you at any time. Do not know when will occur. The sheriff has summarized 9 threats that occurred during the spread of the COVID-19 virus to be aware of as follows. . 1. Pretending to sell fake masks or fake alcohol gels That may adversely affect Harmful to health . 2. Deceiving and receiving donations By claiming to be helping Covid-19 patients . 3. play the fool investors share online. Because there…

Youtube adds the news category COVID-19 sticks to the real news. Reduce the spread of fake news . Youtube adds the COVID-19 news category to follow the global COVID-19 epidemic situation. Reducing misunderstandings or reducing the risk of misleading misleading information from the COVID-19. In recent weeks, Google has been investigating coronavirus content on YouTube to prevent data distortions by the COVID news section. -19 Distributed to 16 countries in Thailand as well . This @Youtubeinsider account on twitter is an official account from Youtube. Official badge is confirmed. By telling in detail that the news content COVID-19 will show…

Crisis cyber crooks “Covid-19” spread malware, suggestting “safe” ways to work at home   1. Provide a VPN for employees to securely connect to the corporate network. . 2. All corporate devices Including mobile phones and laptops Appropriate security software should be installed. With delete function Data from devices that are lost or stolen The function of separating corporate data and personal information And restricting the installation of applications . 3. Update operating systems and apps To be the latest version regularly . 4. Restrict the access rights of employees connected to the corporate network. . 5. Alert employees to…

Phishing is a huge concern among security decision-makers and influencers   A serious disconnect exists between how decision makers (i.e., CISOs, CIOs and CEOs), and security practitioners (i.e., IT managers and directors, security architects and security operations analysts) perceive phishing prevention, according to a research by Ironscales. . The research is based on a detailed, cross-industry survey of 252 security professionals from the United States and the United Kingdom. . Among its key findings, the survey revealed that decision makers are four times more likely than security practitioners to consider email security the highest priority, suggesting that security personnel believe…

Hackers are compromising vulnerable ManageEngine Desktop Central instances . Is your organization using ManageEngine Desktop Central? If the answer is yes, make sure you’ve upgraded to version 10.0.474 or risk falling prey to attackers who are actively exploiting a recently disclosed RCE flaw (CVE-2020-10189) in its software. . About ManageEngine Desktop Central . ManageEngine Desktop Central is developed by ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation, an software development company that focuses on web-based business tools and information technology. Desktop Central is a unified endpoint management solution that helps companies, including managed service providers (MSPs), to centrally control servers, laptops, smartphones,…

Corporate cybersecurity concerns and spend continue to rise, but so do breaches . More than 50 percent of security and IT leaders agree that they are very concerned about the security of corporate endpoints given the prevalence of sophisticated attack vectors like ransomware, disruptionware, phishing and more, according to a survey from RSA Conference 2020 by Absolute. .   Cybersecurity spending on the rise According to recent industry reports, 2019 saw a record number of more than 5,000 breaches as well “an unprecedented and unrelenting barrage of ransomware attacks” in the U.S. that impacted at least 966 businesses, government agencies,…

Flaw affecting 1B+ Wi-Fi-enabled devices allows attackers to decrypt wireless network packets . ESET researchers have discovered Kr00k (CVE-2019-15126), a previously unknown vulnerability in Wi-Fi chips used in many client devices, Wi-Fi access points and routers. Kr00k is a vulnerability that causes the network communication of an affected device to be encrypted with an all-zero encryption key. In a successful attack, this allows an adversary to decrypt wireless network packets. .     About CVE-2019-15126 . The discovery of Kr00k follows previous ESET research into the Amazon Echo being vulnerable to KRACKs (Key Reinstallation Attacks). Kr00k is related to KRACK,…

These are the top ten software flaws used by crooks: Make sure you’ve applied the patches Over half of the most common security vulnerabilities exploited by criminals to conduct cyberattacks and distribute malware are more than a year old, and some are over five years old, demonstrating how failure to apply security updates is leaving organisations vulnerable to hacking and malicious compromise. . Researchers at Recorded Future analysed the top vulnerabilities, exploit kits and malware attacks deployed by cyber criminals during the course of 2019. There are patches from vendors to fix all of these bugs, but software patching is…

TCSD warning about Valentine online Romance Scam On 14 February 63, at Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) office, Deputy Commander TCSD and Spokesman of TCSD Pol. Col. Siriwat Deephor remind people to be aware of online fraud (Romace Scam). Transfer money by fraudulent procedure (transfer) via online transaction and prevention methods are as follows:     The step to deceive are as follow Looking for the victims about age 35 years or older, Single and Rich. . Makeover yourself by Create a fake profile to look beautiful, handsome, with good standing. Have a good lifestyle Luxurious to lure bait into…

TCSD warned to share clips of college couples having sex in the wrong Computer Act.   . At 12.30 hrs. On 20 January at Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) office, Deputy Commander of TCSD Pol.Col. Siriwat Deephor, as the spokesman for TCSD, revealed that the case of Bangkhen Police Station by Deputy Director of the Police Station Bangkhen coordinated to TCSD, which we have supported the investigation of all relevant persons, with TCSD Sub Div.3 to take action. . There are two parts to this pornographic clip. Which is the trace of the ground Bangkhen Police Station proceeded. I know…

The Police Department arranges a press conference to arrest the accused by announcing on the website for making fake government documents. Make a fake identity card Damage of 10 million baht   Under the control of Commander of Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) Pol.Maj.Gen. Paiboon Noihoon, Deputy of TCSD Pol.Col. Somkiat Chalermkiat, Pol.Col. Siriwat Deephor, Director Sub Div.2 of TCSD Pol.Col. Sarawut Bowon Kitprasert, Deputy Director Sub Div.2 of TCSD, Pol.Lt.Col. Kamon Taweesri, Pol.Lt.Col. Sermsak Noihad, ordered Police Inspector Sub. Div2 of TCSD Pol.Lt.Col. Phongthorn Pookkaew, together with the investigation special operation team1 of Sub. Div2 of TCSD conducted an…

Press conference to arrest the hacker “Group Line” to hide into the group, send links Propaganda   Ministry of Digital Economy and Society together with the Royal Thai Police, by The Central Police Headquarters, The Crime Suppression Division on Technology Crimes (TCSD) conducted an investigation to find the culprit in the said case, in which TCSD is an agency that uses LINE applications to contact. Communicate and perform various government jobs was affected by an anonymous LINE user coming into line with regard to national security Public safety Performance of the Anti-Fake News Center Most will find matters that are…

Crimeware you need to be aware of According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Emotet continues to be among the most costly and destructive malware threats affecting state, local, and territorial governments and its impact is felt across both the private and public sectors. . First identified as a banking Trojan in 2014 by Trend Micro, Emotet is often downplayed by network defenders as “commodity malware” or “crimeware”. The evolution of both the malware and the criminal network behind it continue to make it an elusive and impactful threat, continually evading antivirus and other security technologies to infect victims.…

Choose a good password for your online accounts It’s a long way between knowing what’s good for us and actually taking the right measures. That’s why we insist on the strong passwords step: it’s an essential one, that you shouldn’t skip. Make sure that your passwords are strong and unique. . Make them around 15 characters long, use both uppercase and lowercase letters, use numbers and symbols. . Don’t use your birth date, phone number, social security number, family members name or your pet’s name – these can be easily guessed by a cyber attacker, usually just by looking over…

Arrest Press news  “The accused has created a scam link, taking the victim’s LINE information” . On 22 January 2020 under the control of Commander of Technology Crime Suppression division (TCSD) Pol. Maj. Gen. Paiboon Noihoon, Together with Deputy TCSD Pol. Col. Atiphong Siwaphai, Pol.Col. Siriwat Deephor, Pol.Col. Tarakorn Lertphoncharoen , Director of Sub Division 1 TCSD Pol. Col. Watcharaphan Siripak, Deputy sub division 1 TCSD Pol.Lt.Col. Phanuphat Kittiphan, Pol.Lt.Col. Ekaphol Saengarun, Pol.Lt.Col. Natthawut Maratha, Pol. Inspector Sub Div.1 TCSD Pol.Maj. Chatchai Hemvilai, Deputy Pol. Inspector Sub Div1 Pol.Cap. Pornsek Chaowansan, Pol.Cap. Yingying Hathaichanok Phimphakun, Pol.Cap. Kongidakon Boonchuaysri, Pol.Sen.Seg.Maj. Peerawut…

That smart TV you just bought may be spying on you, FBI warns . CNN (CNN)Those Black Friday and Cyber Monday super sales are not only a boon for your bank account, but may also reap serious rewards for cyber criminals intent on causing harm, according to the FBI. . . In a pre-holiday message to consumers, an FBI field office is warning that “smart TVs” — televisions equipped with internet streaming and facial recognition capabilities — may be vulnerable to intrusion. In addition to outlining how new advanced technological features risk allowing television manufacturers and app developers to snoop…

If correct, what should be done? Business email scams Is a crime – proceed with this procedure   Report the incident as soon as possible to the police station in the area. . Notify fraudulent bank transfers immediately . Collect documents related to payment such as emails or invoices etc.  

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Business Email Scams RED FLAGS Business Email Scams Or signals indicating payment requests The following may be a scam   Requests sent from a slightly different email address Spelling or grammar that is incorrect Show “secret or” confidential information “ There is a rush to pay immediately. Changes to bank account information that had not been notified before  

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Cyber-Free Security: Don’t Be Fooled with Social Psychological Techniques Look for different points of the domain or email sent by yourself. When being warned that a notification has been received, the first thing to be aware of is confirmation via other means of communication such as phones. Thank you. PHISHING does not post personal information on the website without checking the credibility of the website. Use a strong password and change your password regularly.  

Business email scams Who is the target? Various people People in charge of general budgets, salaries, purchasing, or general financial matters. Employees who have the power to make decisions regarding payments. Companies Villains are targeted at small and large companies, schools, non-profit companies. Or businesses with regular payments

What is a business email scam? Illegal login Psychological deception Urgent request

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The Anatomy Of Business Email Compromise 3 Toxic Ingredients Hacking accounts, email hackers creating malware through employees in the organization and other methods.   Using the psychology of pseudonyms to obtain information, the victim is deceived by means of intrigue in order to obtain information or money.   Deposits, money transfers related to banks or foreign financial institutions

The Scale Of The Crime Business Email Compromise And The Scale Of The Crime USD 676 Million In 2017 USD 1.25 Billion In 2018  

Business Email Compromise CEO Fraud / CEO Impersonation Employee Account Compromise Bogus Invoice Scheme  

WHAT IS PHISHING? Phishing is the name given to cybercriminals’ attempts to lure you into giving them sensitive information or money. The word “phishing” is similar to “fishing” because of the analogy of using bait to attempt to trap victims. . By sensitive information we mean anything that ranges from your social security number to passwords, bank account number, credit card details, PIN number, home address, social media account, birthday, mother’s maiden name and so on. . This information can be used for financial damages, identity theft, to gain unlawful access to different accounts, for blackmail etc.     .…

Business Email Compromise Fraud   Don’t let scammers trick you into making payments to their accounts Criminals hack into email systems or use social engineering tactics to gain information about corporate payment systems, then deceive company employees into transferring money into their bank account. Protect your corporate systems from hacking attempts – DO use anti-virus, firewall and other tools and scan computers and devices regularly to prevent malware infections. – DO keep your personal and business computers up to date: pay attention to security alerts, update security patches, conduct periodic systems checks. – DO make sure that your email accounts…

Do you https? How can you tell if a website can securely handle your data? Check if it starts with https.   The added “s” is key here. A website starting with https encrypts the data you put in the website and the data you get from it, so that no one can eavesdrop or tamper with the data flow. If a website doesn’t start with https, don’t give them confidential info (card details, social security number, address, etc.) . . .   Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com

Online behavior •I never open spam emails or emails from unknown senders. •I never download attachments from spam emails or suspicious emails. •I never click links in spam emails or suspicious emails. Anti-ransomware security tools •I use a reliable, paid antivirus product that includes an automatic update module and a real-time scanner. •I understand the importance of having a traffic-filtering solution that can provide proactive anti-ransomware protection. Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com   Locally, on the PC •I don’t store important data only on my PC. •I have 2 backups of my data: on an external hard drive and in the cloud…

Why ransomware creators and distributors target businesses Because that’s where the money is Because attackers know that a successful infection can cause major business disruptions, which will increase their chances of getting paid Because computer systems in companies are often complex and prone to vulnerabilities that can be exploited through technical means Because the human factor is still a huge liability which can also be exploited, but through social engineering tactics Because ransomware can affect not only computers but also servers and cloud-based file-sharing systems, going deep into a business’s core Because cyber criminals know that business would rather not…

What is ransomware? Ransomware is a sophisticated piece of malware that blocks the victim’s access to his/her files, and the only way to regain access to the files is to pay a ransom. There are two types of ransomware in circulation  Encrypting ransomware, which incorporates advanced encryption algorithms. It’s designed to block system files and demand payment to provide the victim with the key that can decrypt the blocked content. Examples include CryptoLocker, Locky, CrytpoWall and more. . Locker ransomware, which locks the victim out of the operating system, making it impossible to access the desktop and any apps or…

Delete software installers Once you’ve used them, there’s no reason to keep them on your PC. If you have them at hand, you may be tempted to install older versions of software, which may be flawed and, consequently, vulnerable. Also, be very careful where you choose to download software from. Not all download portals are trustworthy and the installers you get from them are sometimes filled with bloatware (or crapware), such as toolbars and other add-ons. The best is to go directly to the software maker’s website and get the installer from there. You can make sure you’re getting the…

Uninstall unused apps In Windows, go to Control Panel -> Uninstall or Change a Program and click on the “Installed on” column to sort your apps. This will help you see which are the oldest apps you have installed and sort through them, so you can delete what you don’t use constantly. You can also sort applications by size, so you can clean up space on your PC and maybe even make it run faster. Ah, the benefits of decluttering! Check your browser plugins Browser plugins are an insidious security threat. They seem completely harmless, but the truth is that…

How does Two-Factor Authentication work? When you want to sign into your account, you are prompted to authenticate with a username and a password – that’s the first verification layer. Two-factor authentication works as an extra step in the process, a second security layer, that will reconfirm your identity. Its purpose is to make attackers’ life harder and reduce fraud risks. If you already follow basic password security measures, two-factor authentication will make it more difficult for cyber criminals to breach your account. What are the authentication factors? There are 3 main categories of authentication factors 1. Something that you…

Create back-up copies for your important stuff Though you may have all the security protection in the world, disaster may still hit your system and your valuable files. It may be a system crash, a hard disk failure, a ransomware attack that encrypts your entire operating system or it may be a human mistake. There are so many reasons something can go wrong for you and your sensitive information, even if you followed all the netiquette rules in the book. To emphasize the importance of this point, we can tell you that a while ago we interviewed a series of…

What you post online stays online forever We post photos, remarks, location updates and similar content, which we think is fine because we use an anonymous username on a small niche forum. But niche forums are also indexed by search results, and if you reuse the username, other people can start to connect the dots. This is called doxxing, where people hunt for information about an internet user until they manage to figure out who they are in real life. And you may think that your posts and comments are usually ignored or don’t receive much attention, but they still…

Keep your account information for yourself Our credentials for online accounts, user names and passwords, hold the keys to a lot of important information, and for that reason they are the most sought after targets by cybercriminals. Using the same password for more than one site is a risky move, since if a malicious hacker breaks into just one account, he can then take over the others. One of the better online safety tips is to use a different password for every website you register. The downside however is the difficulty of memorizing them. One workaround is to use password…

Back it up To make sure your private information stays safe, we recommend using a twofold strategy, which should include combining an external hard drive usage with an online backup service. Before jumping to the list of available online backup services below, we have to point out the necessity to select one which provides  stability (so look for a big company name) ease of use (so you won’t have a headache backing up from files) the possibility to synchronise your files with the online backup servers> some sort of security, such as encryption capabilities. Just because it’s free, it doesn’t…

Don’t post private information on social media account Exposing personal details may lead hackers into finding your financial information. For the same reason, check your kids’ social media behaviour to make sure they won’t expose private information that may possibly be used against you, in phishing attacks.   Don’t be vulnerable. Update your software. Cyber security experts always advise to keep your operating system, web browser and the main software applications you use up to date by installing the latest security patches. The updates are mainly released to cover security breaches. Unless you keep your software updated, you will be…

Log out And Use official banking apps  Log out As soon as you’re done with financial operations on your e-banking platform, don’t just close the web browser, but always log out. We recommend you also use a virtual browser for your financial operations (usually sandboxed) that’s designed to keep your online banking secure. Private browsing sessions are also recommended if you want to prevent authentication credentials (or cookies) from being stored.   Use official banking apps If you want to manage financial transactions on your mobile, install the official mobile application of your bank. To make sure you have the…

How to make sure your Internet connection is secure Don’t connect to public hotspots and wi-fi or use public computers. They may be easily compromised and your entire internet session could be tracked, including your credit card data. We strongly discourage their use, either encrypted or not. . It’s safer for you to connect using 3G – make your phone a hotspot and use it. However, if you do have to connect through a public hotspot, make sure that when you’ll be prompted to set network location, always select Public – this comes with extra security measures. Don’t log into…

Ask your bank to activate all available security measures Enable two-steps approvement for transactions, using your phone number. However, when you’ll need to make transactions via your mobile, use the token instead of SMS. Turn on SMS notifications for all card transaction. It will alert you in real time when an online transaction exceeds a certain amount. If the shop is asking to store your credit card details, for further purchases, choose not to. For your safety, it’s better to take your time and fill them in every time you want to make a transaction. Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com   What…

6 Things You Should Not Post on Social Media.    Corpse and Charred bodies In the era of the first-to-post syndrome, many people have become so insensitive that, when they happen to be at accident scenes, they rather take photos of charred bodies and share on their timelines. You shouldn’t expose photos of corpses to social media. They are private and should be kept at that. Not everyone has the heart to watch such gory images. Don’t mess up somebody’s bright day with your insensitivities. Respect your audience on social media.  Nude and Extremely Exposed Body parts Social media is…

How can you secure your online transactions as much as possible   Go for Credit Cards instead of Debit Cards When buying online, pay with a credit card instead of debit card. Credit cards have built-in protection programs that shield you from any kind of fraud, theft, unauthorised transactions, overcharging, ordering items that never arrive or paying for services that are never performed. . They also provide you a period to review card statement and report potential fraud. The purchases are stalled while the bank investigates the transactions. It’s recommended that you use a separate card, only for online transactions.…

How can I tell if my payments are safe? Before you rush into filling in any sensitive data, such as personal information or credit cards details, make sure that you’re on a secure connection. Otherwise, your data can be accessible to anyone who knows how to get it. How can you check that? It’s easy: Look at the address bar. Does the link start with “https” instead of “http”? The extra “s” means that the website has a valid Secure Sockets Layer installed (short for “SSL“). This is a method to ensure that the data sent and received is encrypted…

How to spot trustworthy online shops 1 Don’t buy anything from websites that don’t provide complete information about the company. Look at what’s written in the Footer, visit their About page. Does the shop provide all the necessary identification data? Does it show the complete company name? Is it a legit one? Could you find a complete street address and contact information? Do they provide a phone number? If you only found a contact form, that’s a bad sign. Another bad indicator is if they are using a free public domain for their e-mail address, such as Gmail or Yahoo,…

Be careful with those mobile apps Only download and install mobile apps that you can find in the official app stores. Make sure that the option to allow installation of third party apps is disabled. That means no apps from your online buddies, ads, blogs or torrents. Those usually carry malware that will harm your smartphone. However, this doesn’t mean that an app or game from the official store is 100% secure – sometimes, even popular apps, with more than 5 million downloads, can prove to be infected. . . . Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com

There’s a scam for that On the Internet, if it’s free or sounds too good to be true, you should be highly suspicious. The web is plagued by thousands of scams, some simple, some very elaborate, but all aimed at one thing: getting your money. And the astonishing fact is that the same, notorious scams still work.   Urgent!: Please note that this THAIAIRLINE Instagram account is a fake account, not an official one and THAI do not give out any free tickets for those who share.  For official account please go to @thaiairways. We also gently ask that everyone…

Use a separate card for shopping online   The easiest way not to worry about shopping online: have a separate credit card that you only use for that activity. Transfer money on it every time you plan on buying something. Otherwise, leave it almost empty, only with enough funds for bank’s commissions. This way, in case someone manages to breach one of your online accounts and get your card details, they won’t be able to cause any serious damage.

Out of Office auto-responder? Don’t reveal too much I’ve mentioned more than once the fact that you shouldn’t tip criminals on your whereabouts. Don’t check in on social networks when you’re on holidays, no matter how beautiful the landscape is. Your frenemies will still be envy if you post those photos after you get back home. Don’t write on your blog bragging about the wonderful places you’ll see. Write about them after you experienced them. And I’m adding a new advice to this list: watch out what you write in the out of office auto-responder. Make sure that you don’t…

The list of shameful passwords No matter how uninspired you are, never ever, under any circumstances, set one of the following passwords for your account:  Any variation of the word “password” or “admin”. Your name or surname. Your partner’s name or surname. Name or surname of any member of your family. The dog counts as your family. Birthdate or birth location of anyone mentioned at the previous points. 12345, 123456789, 1111, 987654321. “qwerty” or “abcde” are just as bad. “696969”. Shame! “Batman”, “Superman” or any other super hero name. Except “WonderWoman”, Wonder Woman is the best! Just kidding. No super…

How not to infect your mobile phone with malicious apps   Only install well-known apps, ones that are extremely popular, from big companies. Do a clean-up among the apps already installed. Get rid of the ones that you don’t use anymore. Also get rid of the ones that require too many permissions. Keep those apps up to date. Vendors constantly come with updates that bring new features, but also fix security and privacy vulnerabilities. Install a trustworthy antivirus (again: it should be from a big, well-known vendor).

How to stay safe on public wireless networks   I already talked about why you shouldn’t connect to a public wireless networks and the security risks you expose yourself to. However, if it’s inevitable, here’s how to make sure that your connection is somewhat secure: Hover your mouse over the network name to see which encryption it’s using. Check if the connection is secured using WPA security (WPA2 is even better), instead of WEP. It should require you to enter a password. Make sure that you only navigate on secure websites, with SSL certificate. Watch out for fake wireless networks.…

Steer clear of public wi-fi   You discover a wonderful new coffee shop. The mug sits in front of you, surrounded in this wonderful light. You grab your mobile and decide to post a photo of it on Instagram. Or Snapchat – whatever works for you, I don’t judge.  But first, you connect to a random wi-fi. Ok, hold it right there! Public wireless networks are a threat to your online security. Next time you want to connect to one of those, keep in mind that any data that you transfer over it can easily be tracked. That means any…

Why cyber attackers are stealing healthcare records   It’s almost impossible to avoid the news about data leaks from the healthcare industry. There are so many data breaches that people have almost gotten used to them. “Since late 2009, the medical information of more than 155 million Americans has been exposed without their permission through about 1,500 breaches.” But this matter should really not be taken lightly. If you’re wondering why cyber criminals use their resources to target healthcare organizations, here are some answers: “Healthcare records also contain the most valuable information available, including Social Security numbers, home addresses and…

How to stop Google from tracking you and your kids   Privacy and security are very closely related. You just can’t have one without the other. And when it comes to the ones we love, there’s nothing we wouldn’t do to protect them. This guide will show you how to: • Block trackers • Turn off interest-based ads in Google • Use alternative search. All so you can keep your privacy and protect you childrens’ right to intimacy on the web. Read more about it: How to stop Google from tracking you and your kids. . . . . Credit…

How to select service providers that keep your data safe It often happens that we share our personal information with all kinds of companies and institutions. And we do so all the time, when we open a bank account, when we set up a fidelity card and so on. But it doesn’t mean that all these organizations know how to keep our data safe. When choosing a service provider of any kind, consider these aspects: • The general reputation of the organization • Past security incidents (a simple Google search can bring that up) • How secure their website it…

Nothing comes free on the Internet This cyber security tip is brought to you by Dave Piscitello, Vice President, Security and ICT Coordination at ICANN*: Nothing is free. This is particularly true for apps or software. Free often means if you give us access to your personal data. *ICANN is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com

How you can get infected via file transfers     Anything that cyber criminals can exploit to gain your trust and trick you into downloading malware will be used in attacks at some point. It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. Since a lot of people use WeTransfer, the emails they send are usually trusted and opened immediately. Online criminals take advantage of this and forge emails that looks exactly like the ones sent by WeTransfer.   The malicious actors use details (names, email addresses, etc.) stolen from other victims and create the emails so that…

Stop laziness from interfering with your cyber security When it comes to healthy password habits, I know that sometimes I sound like a nagging mother. “Do this, do that, make it unique, make it strong, make it a hundred characters long” and so on. Yes, we’re all lazy. Yes, cyber security is hard. Nobody has the time to change all their passwords on a regular basis, make them unique AND still remember them. That’s why it’s important that we keep in mind the fact that strong passwords are the easiest and at hand way to keep intruders away from our…

Stop and check before you click on that Clicking on links that you have no idea where they’ll take you? Not a bright idea. I don’t care if you received that short-link from your boss, your life partner, your favourite band or your mother (or at least so you may believe). *If you don’t want to end up in a phishing or malware trap, check it first. Check it safely : you can use a service that shows you where that link redirects you to, or you can choose one that remotely takes screenshots of the website. . . .…

Review every device where you logged in to your Facebook account Here’s a quick tip on how to check every device (mobile phone, browser, etc) where you logged in to your Facebook account.Open your Facebook account, go to Settings, click on the Security tab (it’s the second one) and review these two fields Your Browsers and Apps – From here you can check all the web browsers and apps you saved in order to access your Facebook account without (re)confirming your identity. Don’t recognize one of them or you don’t use them anymore? Disconnect them immediately. Keeping them active only…

Drive-by attacks – getting infected without knowing Drive-by attacks have to be one of the worst things that can happen to an Internet user. Definition: A drive-by attack is the unintentional download of a virus or malicious software (malware) onto your system. A drive-by attack will usually take advantage of (or “exploit”) a browser, app, or operating system that is out of date and has a security flaw. Example: You’re surfing your favourite news website. On it, there’s an online ad you don’t even notice. What you don’t know is that the ad is infected with malware. Without you even…

Key cyber security trends explained by a top expert (2) Poor passwords are still a pain Although cyber security specialists have been saying this for years, users continue to use weak passwords and, what’s worse, reuse them. This creates huge problems, especially in the event of a data breach. Cyber criminals only have to try and see if those users have reused their passwords to gain control of millions of accounts. I really hope you don’t do this.   Cyber crime empires are bigger than you can imagine Although no one can accurately and fully track all the money cyber…

Key cyber security trends explained by a top expert   Nation states may be robbing banks. It’s a known fact that nation states often create malware, especially for cyber espionage, but things may be a bit more complicated than we realize. Ransomware is not going away. The technology associated with ransomware keeps evolving, as cyber criminals incorporate new tactics. These apply to both technical aspects and the social engineering tricks played by attackers to lure potential victims. Cyber crime as a business is growing. Online attackers are making big money off ransomware and other financial malware, but not only that.…

Check these security elements on your online banking website You probably hear a lot about financial malware. Here are some of the elements you should check before making an online transaction, to ensure that you cyber criminals don’t steal your card details: 1. Check is the website uses encryption (the padlock symbol) and uses https. This means you data is transmitted safely to and from the bank’s servers. 2. Check if the URL is correct and doesn’t include any typos. If you’re unsure of how the official website looks like (it may be your first time), do a quick Google…

Manage your Google Voice & Audio activity Did you know that Google saves a recording of your voice and other audio to your Google Account? Google does this to learn the sound of your voice so you can use features like voice search (activated with „Ok Google”). But if you’d rather keep your privacy, here’s what to do to delete your voice recordings that Google has:   Delete items one at time Visit the Voice & Audio Activity You may be asked to sign in to your Google Account. Check the box next to the items you want to delete.…

How antivirus works Have you ever wondered how a traditional antivirus works? Here’s how : Real-time scanning – your antivirus should include this option which checks every executable program you open against known types of malware. Antivirus also looks at different types of behavior in the program to see if there’s anything potentially malicious about it. Full system scan – this is useful to check if any of the programs you already have installed is malicious or includes malware. Or you can use this scan to do a computer clean-up and rid your system of malware. Virus definitions – these…

Types of malware you can find in the wild (wild Internet) 2 Spyware – a type of malware that will spy on your activity (browsing habits, keystrokes, financial data, etc.) and send the information to servers controlled by cyber criminals. Trojan Horse – malware that’s able to disguise itself as a normal file, to trick victims into downloading and installing more malware on their devices. Virus – a form of malware that can copy itself so it can spread to other computers. Viruses attach themselves to other computer programs and execute malicious commands when the victim uses those compromised programs.…

Types of malware you can find in the wild (wild Internet) You probably wondered at least once how many types of malware (malicious software) are there and how they differ from one another. Here’s a super quick overview : Adware – delivers bad ads and can infect your computer with additional malware. Bots – malicious code engineered to perform specific tasks. They can be both harmless and malicious. Bug – cyber security bugs (flaw in software) open up security holes in computer systems that cyber criminals can take advantage of. In this context, bugs can allow attackers to gain access…

How your online accounts are connected Have you ever thought of how your online accounts are interconnected? You may think that cyber criminals could never find your data appealing, but let me show you the truth. Your email holds crucial information about all your accounts, plus confidential information about your work and personal life. Your Facebook account or other social media profiles host details about your preferences, your friends and family, the places you’ve been, etc. If someone accessed your Amazon account, they’d learn about the stuff you bought, your wishlist, your shipping address and even your credit card details.…

Do a Facebook security check You ever done a Facebook security check? It’s a simple and useful tool offered by Facebook. It’ll help you : Log out of unused apps (which can compromise your data) Get login alerts (so no one else gets into your account) Protect your password (by making it stronger). Here’s how the homescreen looks like: It only takes a couple of minutes and it can really help safeguard your Facebook accounts, which probably has a lot of data you want to keep private.   . . Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com

A ransomware infection chain – visualized Cyber attacks are very difficult to imagine, because the concepts involved are quite abstract. I know. That’s why I created this graphic that shows the simple version of a ransomware attack.           Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com

Not all hackers are bad (they come in 3 shades) We rarely hear the term “hacker” in a positive context and I decided to try and clear things a bit. The definition says that a hacker is someone who’s proficient at computers and computer networks. Shortly, hackers come in three shades: Whitehat hackers – who are cyber security experts and use their knowledge and skills for good, helping protect companies and individuals; Greyhat hackers – are right in between, as they use methods which are not entirely ethical, but not necessarily illegal to acquire information which they then sell to…

Beware of fake antivirus This is one of the oldest tricks in the cyber criminals’ book. We all saw this message at least once on our screens: “You have been infected! Download antivirus X right now to protect your computer!” You should know that a legitimate antivirus company will never advertise its products like that. These fake antivirus scams are so well created that they could fool even the most cyber security savvy user. What fake antivirus can do to your system : It can infect your PC with adware It can trick you into installing something that look like…

Check it before you click it Check if a link is safe before you click it : https://www.virustotal.com/ http://global.sitesafety.trendmicro.com/ http://zulu.zscaler.com/ If you use a reliable antivirus solution, this may also help you detect if a website is dangerous to your security and/or privacy. It may do so by displaying a green icon next to Google search results or by blocking pages if they’re unsafe. Potentially harmful links may come to you via : Email Facebook, Twitter and other social networking links Instant messaging apps Spam (which is also email,), etc.

What a phishing email looks like Ever wondered what a phishing email looks like? Maybe you’ve already seen one, but didn’t know it was a malicious attempt to collect your personal data. So here are the elements you should watch out for : Serious websites will never display your email address in the subject line Check out the sender’s email to verify the validity of the email Don’t be scared or pressured into clicking on anything, even though the email may seem urgent (the more urgent the email, the higher the chances of infection). This is quite a poorly designed…

Create multiple email accounts Create completely separate email accounts with different purposes. One email account to subscribe to newsletters and shopping deals Another one for online accounts, such as your Facebook or Uber Different email accounts for work and personal conversations It might seem like a hassle, to create and manage all those accounts, but it’s worth it. And it will also help reduce the chances to receive spam on your important emails.  . . . Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com

How to check for fake social media profiles Here’s a simple way to check if a social profile is fake or not. Step 1: Download the profile picture. Step 2 : Use https://www.tineye.com/ or Google image search to see if that profile pic is a stock photo or if someone else has used it. If it’s fake, lots of results will pop up. . . .   Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com

Bad, bad ads Did you know that attackers can inject malicious code or malware-filled ads into legit online advertising networks and websites? This tactic is called malvertising and it can get your computer infected with all sorts of malware, Trojans, and so on. How it happens: you browse your favorite website at FavoriteWebsite.com and there are many ads on it. But one is infected. The malicious code in the ad will search for vulnera-bilities in your system. If it finds one (and it’s not difficult to do so), it’ll infect your computer with malware. What to do? • Use an…

good security habits   Take up these 3 security habits to be safer online : • Use antivirus on your computer and on your phone. • Disconnect your computer from the Internet when you aren’t using it. • Never, ever share your passwords. Also, teach your family and friends what you know. They could find the advice useful.   Ramp up your privacy Privacy = security But privacy can improve your security. Get it done: use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to protect your online identity and activity. Useful if you have to use public Wi-Fi or want to be…

Less spam, less problems Is spam clogging your inbox? There are a couple of things you can do to weed most of it out and keep your inbox and devices safe : • Be careful where you submit your email address • Unsubscribe from any unnecessary newsletters • Use filters and mark emails as spam to help your email provider block it more effectively • NEVER click on links in spam emails • NEVER download and open attachments in spam emails • Disable the automatic downloading of HTML graphics in your mails • Open an additional email account to keep…

Your phone is smart, but is it secure? Many neglect smartphone security, but with so much sensitive data on it, you should everything you can to keep it safe. Here a few basic and vital steps to take: Turn on your screen lock and use it at all times. Use encryption to protect confidential information stored on your phone. Turn your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off when you don’t use them. Install an antivirus for smartphones. Check permissions before installing an app. Don’t install rogue apps. Back up your data. https://translate.google.co.th

Cyber crime as a business You’ve probably never thought of this, but cyber criminals do run their operations like a business. They: Search for new ways to monetize their attacks (sell data on the Dark Web, purchase new types of ransomware that is impossible to break, etc.); Monitor their income and use all kinds of tactics to expand their reach, harvest more data and launch stronger and more lucrative attacks; Hire blackhat hackers to do it (they’re the bad kind, because there are good hackers too – the whitehat kind); Invest in acquiring infrastructure they can use to launch attacks…

No Admin rights for routine stuff Don’t count on your good karma. Don’t pray to God (no matter if your God is Steve Jobs or Bill Gates). It’s not a matter of it, but when you’ll become a victim to a cyber attack. But there’s no reason for you to take it personally and wonder why would anyone take interest in you – most of the attacks are automated. Malicious code will just scan for your system’s vulnerabilities, to see how it can be exploited. Chop off their odds to succeed: create a regular User, that doesn’t have Administrator rights,…

Security defects in software Malware exploits security defects (security bugs or vulnerabilities) in the design of the operating system, in applications (such as browsers, e.g. older versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer supported by Windows XP), or in vulnerable versions of browser plugins such as Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat or Reader, or Java SE. Sometimes even installing new versions of such plugins does not automatically uninstall old versions. Security advisories from plug-in providers announce security-related updates. Common vulnerabilities are assigned CVE IDs and listed in the US National Vulnerability Database. Secunia PSI is an example of software, free for personal…

Malware Malware (a portmanteau for malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. Malware does the damage after it is implanted or introduced in some way into a target’s computer and can take the form of executable code, scripts, active content, and other software. The code is described as computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, and scareware, among other terms. Malware has a malicious intent, acting against the interest of the computer user—and so does not include software that causes unintentional harm due to some deficiency, which is…

Moral Rights Though moral rights are not currently recognized, they’re a major element of European copyright law and are becoming increasingly important as the Web becomes more globalized. Moral rights are a set of rights that are separate from the author’s copyright on a piece. These rights are generally considered inalienable, which means that they can not be given away or sold, and thus persist even if the copyright to a work is completely sold. As defined by the Berne Convention, the moral rights of an author are as follows: • The right to claim authorship of the work •…

What is a Copyright? Fundamentally, copyright is a law that gives you ownership over the things you create. Be it a painting, a photograph, a poem or a novel, if you created it, you own it and it’s the copyright law itself that assures that ownership. The ownership that copyright law grants comes with several rights that you, as the owner, have exclusively. Those rights include The right to reproduce the work to prepare derivative works to distribute copies to perform the work and to display the work publicly Inversely, if you’re looking for material to use or reuse, you…

Types of cyberbullying There are many ways of bullying someone online and for some it can take shape in more ways than one. Some of the types of cyber bullying are: Harassment – This is the act of sending offensive, rude, and insulting messages and being abusive. Nasty or humiliating comments on posts, photos and in chat rooms. Being explicitly offensive on gaming sites. Denigration – This is when someone may send information about another person that is fake, damaging and untrue. Sharing photos of someone for the purpose to ridicule, spreading fake rumours and gossip. This can be on any…

Cyberbullying Cyberbullying or cyber-harassment is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. Cyberbullying and Cyber-harassment are also known as online bullying. It has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers. Cyberbullying is when someone, typically teens, bully or harass others on social media sites. Harmful bullying behaviour can include posting rumours, threats, sexual remarks, a victims’ personal information, or pejorative labels. Bullying or harassment can be identified by repeated behaviour and an intent to harm. Victims may have lower self-esteem, increased suicidal ideation, and a variety of emotional responses, including being scared, frustrated, angry, and depressed. Awareness in the…

Young people and technology nowadays Young people and technology have gone hand in hand since the dawn of time. When the first iPhone hit the market, teenagers and 20-somethings lined up around the block to try out the new device, while their parents sat at home gawking at the unbelievable price tags. Young people have been the solid foundation on which technology is built, providing all the market research and buying power that budding companies need to make an impact. But what is it doing to them in return? – The Response Since the dawn of time, parents have been…

What It’s Like to Be a Kid in Our Technology-Obsessed Society With 85 percent of parents allowing children to use technology in the home and kids under 9 years old averaging two hours of screen use per day, understanding the effects of technology on kids is more important than ever. While keeping an eye on a child at the playground is easy, monitoring online behaviour and media intake is no simple feat, particularly when your child is more prone to understanding the intricacies of tech than you are. The Effect As a generation more immersed in technology than any generation…

How to protect what matters   Prioritize your most sensitive accounts. Here’s a quick list: Email Online banking / Paypal Amazon / other e-commerce website you use Any account where you’ve put in your card details Any account that has sensitive info (social security number, address, phone no.,etc.). Secure them with strong passwords + two-factor authentication. Make it as difficult as possible for anyone other than yourself to access them.   . . Credit : https://heimdalsecurity.com

Cyber Security Tips   How to protect your passwords in real life Who’s looking over your shoulder?Did you know that bystanders or co-workers can steal your passwords only by peeking atwhat you’re typing? This is especially true is your passwords are as easy as 123456 (please change them if it’s the case). Take a look around and make sure everything’s safe before typing a password. Also: NEVER share your passwords. Ever. Lock it up Never leave your laptop/smartphone/tablet unlocked while you’re away. Don’t make it so easy for anyone to get into your system. Set up a password for your…

Cybercrime : The Importance of Knowledge, Preparation and Vigilance 2 • Install OS/software updates. Updates, sometimes called patches, fix problems with anoperating system (OS) (e.g., Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X) and softwareprograms (e.g., Microsoft Office applications). Most new operating systems are set todownload updates by default. After updates are downloaded, users are asked to install them. Click yes! • Run anti-virus software. To avoid computer problems caused by viruses, install and runan anti-virus program like Vipre, a product from ThreatTrack. Periodically, check to see ifthe anti-virus is up to date by opening the anti-virus program and checking the…

Cybercrime : The Importance of Knowledge, Preparation and Vigilance 1   Cyber-safety, a common term used to describe a set of practices, measures and/or actions that protect technology and information from attacks, is a hot topic in business these days. Every company – whether large or small – is a target for cybercrime, and being prepared and vigilant has become an absolute necessity. Understanding security threats is a good place to start. Today’s most common issues span five basic categories: • Viruses, which infect computers through email attachments and file sharing, can delete files, attack other computers and make systems…

Easy ways to be a safe and savvy online shopper   Know who you’re buying from – learn as much as you can about the seller before you purchase from them. It’s not difficult to set up a shop on the Web. If you are unfamiliar with the retailer, it is wise to do an online search to check recommendations and feedback from other customers to gauge their reputation. Check the company’s refund and returns policies, which should be available on the company’s website, before you place your order. Guard your privacy – do not disclose personal information unless you…

3 Facts Every Online Shopper Must Know   Shipping Might Not Be Entirely Free Before you purchase an item online, be sure to ascertain if what you are buying has a free shipping tag. This is so that you don’t have to overshoot your budget. If what you have planned to spend on a product is 70 dollars, and the shipping costs an extra 20 dollars, it would be better for you to decide from the onset if you are ready for the extra cost. Before you make a purchase, go to the site and read the description and product…

Tips to Help Secure Your Accounts Against Cybercrime   • VPN-services If you use public Wi-Fi hotspots on a regular basis, a VPN becomes absolutely indispensable. A VPN is the least protection measure you should use in order to secure your social network and email accounts. It creates a secure encrypted connection between your device and VPN’s server. A VPN, however, is not a silver bullet. While a VPN does make it harder for hackers and other cybercriminals to spy on you, it’s always better safe than sorry, and you should always avoid sharing potentially sensitive information while using public…

5 Ways to Stay Safe from Cyber Attacks Use a different password for each account Suppose you use the same password for sites like Gmail, Facebook and Outlook and your password for Facebook gets revealed to someone. That person can then access your Gmail and Outlook accounts as well. To avoid this, use different passwords at least for all important sites like email, social networking and online payment accounts. Prefer random text over meaningful words as password. A trick to form strong passwords is using acronyms. First, form a sentence like: I study in COEP Computer Engineering. Now use the…

3 Simple Ways to Protect Your Privacy   1. Password-protect everything. You may not think it’s necessary to password-protect your home computer, but all your digital devices should be password-protected. That includes your computers, tablets, smartphones and anything other gadgets with personal data on them. If it’s unsecured by a password, a lost or stolen gadget is a source of personal information for whoever has it, which can lead to identity theft and worse. 2. Keep your computer virus-free. Digital security has a lot to do with digital privacy. If your computer is infected by a virus or malware, not…

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER AND DATA If you do some regular computer maintenance and check a few settings, your computer will last longer and your data will be protected. The following tips can help you protect your computer and all the data it holds Always install the Critical updates listed by Windows Update. Use System Restore to repair problems caused by damaged settings or software that doesn’t install correctly. Install a new driver to fix problem parts. Make weekly system image backups using Windows 7’s backup program (or the backup program associated with the software version you are running).…

Social Media Responsibility & Etiquette Trying to figure out how to navigate the explosion of social media sites available today? In this lesson, we’ll discuss a social media user’s responsibilities and tips for being on your best behavior online. Pause Before You Post Don has a nice job as a writer for a monthly magazine in his hometown. Over the weekend, he spies a local television commercial he thinks is funny and comments about it on his favorite social media network. By Monday, word of his post has traveled to his boss, who calls Don into her office and asks…

Gambling Addiction Treatment & Help As is also true for traditional pathological gambling, it can be challenging to help someone who is addicted to online gambling. Until the person can see the damage that internet gambling is causing in his or her life, they may deny that their gambling habits need to be changed. However, when the person admits to the problem gambling addiction treatment options may include: Rehabilitation centers, traditionally offering intense gambling addiction treatment in an inpatient setting Individual or group counselling focusing on overcoming compulsive gambling Self-help groups such as Gamblers Anonymous Online support groups for gambling…

Why Online Gambling Is More Dangerous Than Casino Gambling   If a problem gambler spends two or three days gambling at a casino, someone will likely notice (for example, his friends, family, casino staff, etc.). In contrast, online gamblers can play at work, at home, or even on smart phones without anyone being aware that they are actually gambling. A very important part of gambling addiction treatment is having a strategy to avoid play. For traditional gambling, this generally means avoiding casinos, VLTs, bars, or other physical locations where gambling is made available. With online gambling avoiding this temptation is…

Stolen images Romance scammers create personal profiles using stolen photographs of attractive people for the purpose of asking others to contact them. This is often known as catfishing. Communications are exchanged between the scammer and victim over a period of time until the scammer feels they have connected with the victim enough to ask for money. These requests may be for gas money, bus or airplane tickets to visit the victim, medical or education expenses. There is usually the promise the scammer will one day join the victim in the victim’s home. The scam usually ends when the victim realizes…

Romance Scam romance scam is a confidence trick involving feigning romantic intentions towards a victim, gaining their affection, and then using that goodwill to commit fraud. Fraudulent acts may involve access to the victim’s money, bank accounts, credit cards, passports, e-mail accounts, or national identification numbers; or forcing the victims to commit financial fraud on their behalf. In many instances, a mail-order bride scam will also bait the victim into committing felonies to establish citizenship for the perpetrator.

Teaching kids to use social networks safely As you talk to your kids about social networks, you can give them the following guidelines to help them stay safe. Keep your posts private. On most social networking sites, you can choose to only share things with your friends. It’s important to use this setting whenever possible because it makes it more difficult for people you don’t know to gain access to your information. Check your privacy settings frequently. Facebook sometimes reorganizes its privacy and account settings, which can cause your information to be shared with more people than you want. With…

10 tips to stay safe on social media  Use a strong password.  The longer it is, the more secure it will be. Use a different password for each of your social media accounts. Set up your security answers.  This option is available for most social media sites. If you have social media apps on your phone, be sure to password protect your device. Be selective with friend requests. If you don’t know the person, don’t accept their request.  It could be a fake account. Click links with caution.  Social media accounts are regularly hacked.  Look out for language or content that does…

How to Getting rid of a virus or malware on a Mac Many Mac users think they can’t get viruses or malware. This isn’t true, even though the amount of viruses and malware targeting Mac computers is lower than for PCs and laptops. We’ve got an indepth guide to Mac security, but we’ll give you a quick rundown here. Some well-known examples of malware for Mac computers include: MacDefender MacProtector MacSecurity These names give the impression of being antivirus products but they are all malicious and designed to fool Mac users into submitting their credit card or Apple ID account…

How do I detect a virus ? Realising your PC or laptop might be infected with a virus or malware is worrying, but with careful and decisive action, removing a virus is quicker and easier than you might think It’s not always obvious that your computer is infected. Some of the warning signs your PC or laptop might have a virus are • A very slow running computer • Pop-up messages that appear out of nowhere and are hard to get rid of • Computer programs starting that you don’t recognise or didn’t start up yourself • You can hear…

5 tips to use internet banking safely   1. Always use genuine anti-virus software To protect your computer from phishing, malware, and other security threats always use genuine antivirus software. Anti-virus helps in detecting and removing spyware that can steal your sensitive information. . 2. Avoid Using Public Wi-Fi or Use VPN software The biggest threat of an open Wi-Fi network is that the hacker can sit in between the end user and the hotspot and can trace all the data without any difficulty. Hackers see unsecured connection as an opportunity to introduce malware into your device. So, usage of…

How to use internet safely   1. Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited Potential employers or customers don’t need to know your personal relationship status or your home address. They do need to know about your expertise and professional background, and how to get in touch with you. You wouldn’t hand purely personal information out to strangers individually—don’t hand it out to millions of people online. . 2. Keep Your Privacy Settings On Marketers love to know all about you, and so do hackers. Both can learn a lot from your browsing and social media usage. But you can take…

How to protect Facebook accounts from being hacked 4 security settings with the following steps Enter the application “Facebook” on the phone and click to > Setting & Privacy  > Setting > Security and Login And choose the following menu Change password Use two-factor authentication Go alert about unrecognised Logins Set up e-mail security on Facebook *** By studying the methods from each email provider

Double the security with Two Factor Authentication . 2FA or Two-step identity verification Is the security process. Every time you sign, The system will ask for the code. Which is sent to the account owner by SMS, application, token or some system from Biometric such as fingerprints, iris. So, even if the criminals know the login password. They still can not sign in the account. Currently, email and social media is available for 2 FA.

What is “copyright”? And what kind of work are under copyright? Ownership of copyright have an exclusive right to use the work, with some exceptions. When a person creates his or her work, which is included in the concrete media that person will owns the copyright of the work implicitly. Many types of work have the right to copyright protection, for example. • Audio and visual works such as TV shows, movies and online videos. • Sound recording and composition • Writings such as lectures, articles, books and music compositions. • Picture work such as drawings, posters and advertisements. •…

How to using social media wisely Social media is a fantastic tool for networking, communications, awareness raising and marketing. We use it widely and we promote it to all of our clients and students. However, even social media has a risky side, with fake profiles sometimes being used to gather personal data and business information. Here are some top tips for safe social media use: – Be careful who you friend – don’t automatically trust friend requests from strangers – Be careful what you post – remember that almost anything you post can be re-posted – Avoid ideology unless you…

4 Things You Should Not Post Online 1. Location – There are two types of location data to think think about; data you choose to post (active), and data that is gathered by your apps and devices (passive). What to Do • Check privacy settings on social networks • Disable Automatic Location tagging for status updates or tweets • Don’t check in at your home • Check image background for identifiable landmarks • Read Terms & Conditions to see what an app or service will do with your location data • Remove EXIF information from photos • Change Camera settings…

Posting photos of your boarding pass online is a terrible idea   You should think twice about posting pictures of your boarding pass to Facebook or Instagram. • the barcodes found on boarding passes are chock full of information about you. And you don’t need any fancy equipment to read them. . • Decoding a barcode is as easy as uploading an image of it to a free online barcode reader. . • Barcodes on boarding passes can include your full name, your flight record finder, your arrival and departure airports, the airline you’re flying, and your frequent-flier number. This…

Ways to prevent Online Shopping Scam   File a police report with the evidence in hand File police report with transaction details and screenshot or keep the chat history regarding transaction through, Line, instagram, facebook. . Filing report with TCSD In any point of time, if filing police report at police station is not enough, level the case to Technology Crime Suppression Division, Government Complex, Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand. Voice up the case immediately Bring along all the available evidence because TCSD is able to find the information of the scammer and finding the scammer online. . Finding information from…

What to do when encounter Facebook impersonation 1. Open Google and search facebook impersonation 2. Enter the website  https://help.facebook.com/contact/636276399721841 3. Click the answer in sequence 1.Someone opened an account that claimed to be me/ or I am the victim of facebook impersonation 2. Someone opened an account that claimed to be someone that I am taking care of such as, my kids 3.1 In the case where user fits the situation of 3.1, fill in the blanks according to the requirement. 3.2 In the case where the user fits the situation of 3.2, fill in the blanks according to the…

Ways to prevent Online Shopping Scam Ask for National ID National ID is the proof of personal identity. When being scammed, National ID will be able to lead us to the scammers themselves. Even if the ID is fake, we are still able to file police report in order to search for the scammer. Bank Account Number Anyone who shops online on regular basis will know that bank account number is of important information in online transactions. Hence, scammer will be in a hurry to send victim the bank account number in order for the attempt to be success. Of…

How to multi-layer defence the system of computer. Computer users, smartphones, tablets on Internet should be follow the news “Cyber- Security” because this is not just about technology but there are about people who need to maintain a secure system from being hacked that damages to computers. How to multi-layer defence the system of computer. Always maintain computer system and keep updating frequently. Set a difficult password and set up multi-step of verification on computer. Install Antivirus Software, always check for malware viruses and the system Raise awareness for computer users about data protection on their computer.   credit :…

Events that cause data loss   Hard drive does not work Virus infected on device Deleted files accidentally Errors File How to back up data safely   Back up data from external devices (External Hard-disk) Use Windows Backup and Install Service Back up data by using Cloud         credit : CAT cyfence

How to prevention of harm from using the computer   Do not chat with strangers on internet. Do not add your real name on untrustworthy websites. Always remember that the person you know on the internet might be a bad person. Be careful every time you register on the website. Always think that no one will lose their benefits. Every time when someone invites you to investment through the website. Do not trust them. Do not meet person via the website. Parents should not let their children enter the intense websites. Parents should set the computer to the appropriate places…

How to observe a gang of romance scams. Visit the profile page of the person. Is there have a list of friends less than normal people on Facebook and mostly be a women or his facebook is not up to dated as it should. Look at his profile pictures is he too handsome? if he use photo of an actor or model on his profile. Try to find it on google, the image will show the link and the real name. These man will use sweet words to calling you such as Honey, Baby, My love, My wife all the…

6 ways to prevent being cheated into buying – selling products online 1. Check the merchant’s website for electronic commerce registration with the Ministry of Commerce. It will notice from “Contact Us” page. In the registration, the seller will receive a registration number. The electronic signatures will be appear on displayed. 2. Choose a shop that responds in good way. The simple observation is that the store has a good response. Consumers can check the review by the number of shipments on the page. 3. Purchases on a website with a minimum of one year sales. The consumer can easily…

Computer criminals Novice Deranged persons Criminals who combine crime Career criminals Developer Dreamers / ideologues Hacker Computer crime is divided into 4 types. Physical security penetration: building, equipment and media. Penetration into the communication and security of information software. Break into the security system of Operating System Penetration into personal security by using the Internet to be channel to commit the crime.

Etiquette on using the Internet 1. Do not use the internet to hurt or disturb others. 2. Do not use the Internet for illegal or immoral purposes. 3. Do not hack your own internet network and others. 4. Do not use someone else’s Internet account and do not use an unauthorised network. 5. Communicate with others on the Internet with honour each other.

How to protect yourself against cybercrime 1. Protect private information by setting the access code to the protected data file. 2. Prevent the access to the computer, such as username and password, use smart cards or keys card to prevent unauthorised use of the computer. 3. Backup the data and not stored in one place or you can backed up data on read-only devices such as CD and video disc. 4. Set up a search engine and get rid of computer viruses to prevent computer crime.

1. Finance – Crimes that hinder the ability of business organisations to conduct ecommercetransactions. 2. Copyright Infringement – Copying the copyrighted work, including any copyrightinfringement . 3. System penetration – Unauthorised access to computer systems or networks 4. Computer terrorism – Hacking system intended to terrorise 5. Online Pornography – The processing or distribution of child pornography is illegal 6. In the school – Although the Internet is a source of education. But children need to beaware of how to operate the tool safely and responsibly. 7. Swindling investing through computer networks such as advertising. 8. Misuse of information on…