CyberSecurity Awareness: How to Avoid Phishing and Scamming

 

CyberSecurity Awareness: How to Avoid Phishing and Scamming (Insight)

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            As we engaged in the technology like paying online bills, buying foods online, and many others, we can’t avoid that there are people who are not satisfied of what they got. So in order for them to satisfied, they always use the technology as their big advantage to gain more wealth. So, the other people who lack of knowledge about those kind of problems didn’t know what to do next after them being scam.

We know that none of us wants to be scam or to fall prey to a phishing scam. Phishing scams have been almost since the dawn of the Internet, and they aren't going away anytime soon. Fortunately, there are steps you may do to avoid being a victim. The below guideline can keep yourself safe

1.      Keep Informed about Phishing Technique - Phishing scams are constantly being created. You can fall prey to one of these new phishing strategies if you don't keep up with them. Keep an eye out for updates on emerging phishing schemes. You will have a considerably lesser chance of being snared by one if you learn about them as soon as possible.

2.      Think Before You Click! - When you're on a reputable website, it's acceptable to click on links. However, clicking on links in random emails and instant chats isn't such a good idea. Before clicking on any links that you're not sure about, hover over them. Are they leading in the right direction? A phishing email may appear to be from a reputable organization, and when you follow the link to the website, it may appear to be identical to the actual one. You may be asked to fill out information in the email, but your name may not be included. The majority of phishing emails will begin with "Dear Customer," so be wary if you get one. When in doubt, go directly to the source rather than clicking a potentially dangerous link.

3.      Install an Anti-Phishing Toolbar - Anti-phishing toolbars may be added to the majority of popular web browsers. These toolbars do fast checks on the websites you're viewing and compare them to a list of known phishing websites. The toolbar will notify you whenever you visit a potentially harmful website. This is an additional layer of defense against phishing schemes, and it's absolutely free.

4.      Verify a Site’s Security - It's understandable to be afraid about disclosing critical financial information on the internet. However, as long as you're on a secure website, you shouldn't have any problems. Make sure the site's URL begins with "https" and there is a closed lock icon near the address bar before submitting any information. Also look for the site's security certificate. Do not open a website if you receive a notification saying that it may contain dangerous files. Even search engines may display specific links that direct viewers to a phishing website that advertises low-cost goods. If a user makes a purchase on such a website, fraudsters will have access to the user's credit card information.

5.      Check Your Online Accounts Regularly - Someone might be having a field day with your internet account if you don't log in for a time. Check in with each of your online accounts on a frequent basis, even if you don't officially need to. Make it a practice to change your passwords on a regular basis. You should physically check your statements on a frequent basis to avoid bank phishing and credit card phishing frauds.

6.      Keep Your Browser Up to Date - Patches for popular browsers are published on a regular basis. They're made public in response to the security flaws that phishers and other hackers are bound to find and exploit. Stop ignoring warnings telling you to update your browsers. Download and install any updates as soon as they become available.

7.      Use Firewall - Firewalls that are of good quality operate as barriers between you, your computer, and outside invaders. There are two types of firewalls to use: a desktop firewall and a network firewall. The first option is a software kind, and the second option is a hardware type. They greatly limit the chances of hackers and phishers penetrating your computer or network when utilized simultaneously.

8.      Be Wary of Pop-Ups - Pop-up windows are frequently mistaken for real website elements. Most of the time, though, they are phishing scams. Pop-ups can be blocked in many major browsers, or you may enable them on a case-by-case basis. If you do manage to sneak through the holes, don't click the "cancel" option; these links frequently lead to phishing sites. Instead, click the little "x" in the window's upper corner.

9.      Never Give Out Personal Information - You should never provide personal or financial information over the Internet as a general rule. This regulation dates back to the early days of America Online, when users were continually cautioned about phishing scams owing to their success.

10. Use Antivirus Software - Antivirus software is beneficial for a variety of reasons. Antivirus software has special signatures that protect against known technology workarounds and flaws. Just make sure your software is up to date. New definitions are introduced on a regular basis to keep up with the constant emergence of new schemes. To avoid phishing attempts, users should utilize anti-spyware and firewall settings, and they should update their applications on a regular basis. By preventing assaults, firewall defense restricts access to dangerous files. Antivirus software checks every file that arrives on your computer over the Internet. It aids in the prevention of system harm. You don't have to be afraid about phishing scams anymore.