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Internet related Crime.
The internet is full of websites that are either fake, fraudulent or a scam. If you’re not careful while using the internet you can end up getting scammed out of your money, or worse, your identity.
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The internet is full of websites that are either fake, fraudulent or a scam. If you’re not careful while using the internet you can end up getting scammed out of your money, or worse, your identity.
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How to spot a fake Website.
Browse the website: take a couple of minutes to double-check the site. Check that the website lists any contact information. Reputable and legitimate companies will always list ways to get in touch with them.
Browse the website: take a couple of minutes to double-check the site. Check that the website lists any contact information. Reputable and legitimate companies will always list ways to get in touch with them.
Double-check the domain name: a lot of fraudulent websites will use a domain name that references a well-known brand or product name. But won't be the official website.
You should also be cautious of domains that end in .net or .org, as they are rarely used for online...
You should also be cautious of domains that end in .net or .org, as they are rarely used for online...
Fraudulent Apps.
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One would expect that apps that are purchased or downloaded from official market places are legitimate and non-malicious. But that's not always the case.
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One would expect that apps that are purchased or downloaded from official market places are legitimate and non-malicious. But that's not always the case.
A new study by a security research firm reveals that thousands of apps in top app stores are running a highly sophisticated and potentially harmful advertising fraud. By downloading apps from unknown developers, one essentially gives them free reign to do whatever...
... they want with his/her phone.
The most common form of these applications are fake loan apps.
They request for deposits via short codes promising customers that they will get instant loans. They also charge a certain amount of money to ‘register’ or process the said loans.
The most common form of these applications are fake loan apps.
They request for deposits via short codes promising customers that they will get instant loans. They also charge a certain amount of money to ‘register’ or process the said loans.
Safe Use of Social Media Networks.
Online Social networking is a way of using your computer to talk to other people by use of internet-based social media programs to make connections with friends, family, classmates, customers and clients.
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Online Social networking is a way of using your computer to talk to other people by use of internet-based social media programs to make connections with friends, family, classmates, customers and clients.
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Social networking can be done for social purposes, business purposes or both. Examples of Social networking are Social Connections (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, MySpace); Multimedia Sharing (You Tube, Flickr, Picasa); Professional (LinkedIn, Classroom2.0...
...Nurse Connect); Informational (Super Green Me, HGTV Discussion Forums, Do-It-Yourself Community); Educational (The Student Room, The Math Forum, ePALS School Blog), Academic; hobbies among others.
MOBILE BANKING SECURITY TIPS
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Mobile banking is a term used to refer to systems that allow customers of a financial institution to conduct a number of financial transactions through a mobile device such as a mobile phone or tablet. While...
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Mobile banking is a term used to refer to systems that allow customers of a financial institution to conduct a number of financial transactions through a mobile device such as a mobile phone or tablet. While...
Online banking, also known as internet banking, e-banking, or virtual banking, refers to carrying out banking operations on the Internet.
For secure Mobile / Online banking...
* Always install banking apps only from official stores such as Google Play Store or Apple Store.
For secure Mobile / Online banking...
* Always install banking apps only from official stores such as Google Play Store or Apple Store.
* Avoid using banking apps on free, unsecure Wi-Fi networks available in cafes, airports, hotels etc.
* Secure your phone with a password or Pin.
* Use a reliable mobile security application.
* Secure your phone with a password or Pin.
* Use a reliable mobile security application.
Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks. ~@cyber
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What is a social engineering attack?
In a social engineering attack, an attacker uses human interaction (social skills) to obtain or compromise information about an organization or its computer systems.
In a social engineering attack, an attacker uses human interaction (social skills) to obtain or compromise information about an organization or its computer systems.
An attacker may seem unassuming and respectable, possibly claiming to be a new employee, repair person, or researcher and even offering credentials to support that identity. However, by asking questions, he or she may be able to piece together enough information...
