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Each Week We will post a new tip or video around the theme of 'Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.'
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October Week Three ( Privacy - Social Media )
Please watch this eye-opening video asking people about online privacy and how private they think they are online. (Buzz Feed 2014)
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Keeping Social Networking, Privacy Settings, and Mobile Apps Secure
Social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Snapchat or messaging platforms like Slack, WhatsApp, or Skype allow us to share personal updates while communicating with friends and co-workers across the globe. While these convenient technologies keep us connected, are you sharing too much and who are you sharing it with.
Here are a few tips to help you stay protected online:
Never Click and Tell
Limit what information you post on social media—from personal addresses to where you like to grab a coffee. Whenever you choose to post information about yourself online, it is good practice to assume any information you post could eventually become public. What many people don’t realize is that these seemingly random details are all a criminal needs to know to target you, your loved ones.
Keep Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and passwords private, as well as specific information about yourself, such as your full name, address, birthday, and even vacation plans. Disable location services that allow anyone to see where you are and where you aren’t at any given time.
Enable Privacy
When you register for a social networking site, your first step should be to enable and customize your privacy controls. While it may help, keep in mind that these controls can be confusing, they might change often, and they may not fully protect your information.
Anything you Post Could be Used Against You
The more information you post about your personal life, the easier it is for a cybercriminal to customize an attack against you. Keep this in mind when you get an email about a fantastic vacation similar to the one you just took, or a fantastic deal concerning one of your favorite hobbies. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Be an Advocate
Be aware. Keep track what your friends and coworkers within your network post about you. If you feel as though something they post is inappropriate or you feel as though it shares too much information about yourself, kindly ask them to remove the content.
In return, practice the same level of consideration of what you post about your friends and coworkers on your social networking sites. It would be good practice to ask them if you have their permission to post a picture or share details you have of them.
Third-Party Applications
Your mobile devices are just as vulnerable as your PC or laptop. As much as you want to trust an app, take a moment to read the fine print. Inspect the details when downloading an app or registering for a new network. Only install applications from trusted sources and only install the apps you truly think you need and remove any that you no longer use.
Be Suspicious
Much like email phishing attacks, cybercriminals may attempt to trick you on your own social networking sites. If you receive any odd or suspicious messages online from a friend do not reply directly via their social media account as it could be a cybercriminal. Instead, call your friend to confirm if he or she truly posted the message and needs your help.
For more information on some common social media apps and their privacy settings:
Facebook privacy settings https://www.facebook.com/help/325807937506242?ref=tos
Twitter privacy settings https://help.twitter.com/en/safety-and-security
SnapChat privacy settings https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/a/privacy-settings2
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October Week Two ( Phishing )
Please watch a catchy phishing video twist on Shaggy's song "It wasn't me" (Emirates NBD 2019)
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