Cybersecurity Awareness

NEW TO THE INTERNET? ​

HERE ARE SOME TIPS IF THE INTERNET IS NEW TO YOU.

1. Never reveal too much personal or financial information in emails, on social networking​

2. Always consider that online or on the phone, people aren’t always who they claim to be.​

3. Take your time and think twice, because everything may not be as it seems.​

4. Remember that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.​ ​ Click here to learn more at ​  https://www.getsafeonline.gy/new-to-internet/

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Everyone  relies on email without a second thought. This is why it has become such a commonplace method for people to send you unwanted messages that are at best annoying, and at worst harmful.DON’T CLICK ON LINKS IN EMAILS, TEXTS OR POSTS THAT YOU’RE NOT EXPECTING, AND DON’T OPEN UNEXPECTED EMAIL ATTACHMENTS.Visit https://www.getsafeonline.gy/personal/articles/spam-and-scam-email/ to learn more about #safeemail and security incidents. https://www.getsafeonline.gy/personal/articles/misinformation-fake-news/

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Do you know the meaning of Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware that gives criminals the ability to lock a computer from a remote location – then displays a pop-up window informing the owner that it will not be unlocked until a sum of money is paid. In some cases, the only usable part of the computer is the number keypad to enter a PIN to enable payment to the criminals. Learn how to be safe here:  https://www.getsafeonline.gy/personal/articles/copycat-websites/

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Stalking and harassment have always existed but now with the advent of social media, cyber stalkers have taken to online methods. Cyber stalkers can be either strangers or people you know (sometimes ex-partners), and there are many different motives. The more determined or obsessive stalkers become, the more likely they are to move from one online channel to another until your online presence is fully intruded upon. They commonly obtain their information about you via your online details of personal and financial affairs, relationships, social and work life and your locationTo find out more visit:  https://www.getsafeonline.gy/personal/articles/misinformation-fake-news/

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The term malware refers to software designed and distributed to gain unauthorized access to computers and other connected devices. It disrupts their normal operation, gathers sensitive or confidential information or spies on the device’s user. There are various types of malware including spyware, viruses and ransomware. To find out more visit https://www.getsafeonline.gy/business/articles/malware/

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