Cybersecurity Awareness

Identity theft can be carried out either online, physically using printed documents, or by a combination of the two. It is a method used to carry out criminal activity, involving unauthorized use of your name and personal details to either steal from you, or commit a crime in your name. Learn how to prevent identity theft here: https://www.getsafeonline.gy/personal/articles/safeguarding-identity/

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Did you know that email messages, texts and phone calls are methods commonly used by criminals to approach people with the aim of committing financial or identity fraud … or both? You click on a link in a tweet, or a post on your social media and suddenly the link takes you to a website which requests confidential details. To find out how to avoid becoming a victim visit:  https://www.getsafeonline.gy/personal/articles/social-media-phishing/

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When talking about online safety and security, ‘social engineering’ means the act of manipulating or tricking people into certain actions including divulging personal or financial information … a kind of confidence trick. It’s the route to many types of crime including fraud and identity theft. Protect yourself.Visit https://www.getsafeonline.gy/business/articles/social-engineering/ to find out how you can stay safe from #SocialEngineering

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As criminals seek more sophisticated ways of concealing the proceeds of their illegal activity, the practice of money muling is becoming increasingly commonplace. A money mule is a person who transfers stolen money between different countries, often without realizing that they are being used to carry out the fraud. It is a form of money laundering. The word ‘mule’ comes from the expression ‘drugs mule’, a person enlisted to transport drugs on behalf of dealers. To get more information on how to avoid money muling visit  https://www.getsafeonline.gy/personal/articles/money-muling1/

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Here’s a tip! To create a strong password, simply choose three random words. Numbers, symbols and combinations of upper and lower case can be used if you feel you need to create a stronger password, or the account you are creating a password for requires more than just letters. Visit the link for more info on creating passwords and pass it on! https://www.getsafeonline.gy/personal/articles/passwords/

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