Do you know bitcointalk was compromised, and your data were leaked in May 2015?
I was taking a course at IFRC on cybersecurity and thought of sharing some details from it with you people on how you can be able to protect from cyber-attacks. I hope it might help you in some cases. All the best.
And before you start reading, Please go to this website:
https://haveibeenpwned.com/ and check if you have ever been hacked?
BackgroundWhat is cybersecurity to you? It is protecting your important data and your personal information from hackers and fraudsters.
It is one of the very real problems and anyone becomes the target of Cyber Attacks. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that a business will fall victim to a ransomware attack this year
every 14 seconds. Cybercrime costs organisations
$13 million per year on average, according to an Accenture global study. By 2021, damages from cybercrime are expected to reach
$6 trillion USD annually.
Defending yourself against the hackers and other ethereal digital monsters of the Internet doesn't have to be stressful or a laborious chore of following complicated rules. Just a little discipline, common sense, and vigilance, and you will be able to reduce your chances of being a victim of cybercrime significantly.
How to prevent yourself from cyber attack?1. Use a strong password
Set strong, unique passwords for each account
Use three to four words
Use special characters and numbers
Do not share or reuse passwords
Must use 2FA
2. Try not to open phishing emails
Try not to open emails which say click here to see more details.
Check the reply-to address
If in doubt, contact the "sender" directly
3. Avoid posting any content which may lead to exposing your details
Don't post personal information or your current or future location
Set your privacy settings as high as possible.
Only add people you know.
4. Avoid connecting hardware devices which you have no idea where they come from
Only use hardware issued by your organization.
Do not use USB sticks given out at trade shows or found on the floor.
Take responsibility for unattended devices or sensitive information.
5. Try not to connect with public wifi
Be aware of who can see sensitive data on your screen.
Avoid using public wifi.
6. Update your software ASAP
Keep your software up-to-date.
Do not download or open files from unknown sources.
Do not install unauthorized software on your corporate devices.
In general please RememberCybercrime is a big issue, which grows larger every year.
We all have a responsibility to take the necessary security precautions.
Technology alone cannot stop cybersecurity.
[Source: Content of this article taken from IFRC (International federation of red cross and red crescent society.)]
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