It doesn’t always happen to others, protect yourself from malware
Have you ever suffered a malware attack on your devices or are you one of those who think these things always happen to others? Use common sense and follow the advice of leading cybersecurity experts to protect yourself from these attacks.
The Fake Technical Support Provider
A cybercriminal calls you posing as a technical support provider, claiming there is a problem with your computer’s software. The caller ID displays a phone number from a trusted provider. The cybercriminal tells you to act quickly or you will lose all your data. These are the first steps of this online scam attempt. Learn about this scam and avoid becoming a victim.
SIM swapping: the mobile phone scam
This fraud occurs when a scammer, using social engineering techniques and your stolen personal data, takes control of your mobile phone’s SIM card. With this information, the scammer tricks a mobile network operator into transferring your mobile number to a SIM card the scammer already has. In this INCIBE video, you will find information on what you can do to avoid becoming a victim of this cyber scam.
Vishing, the dangerous call
You receive a phone call from a cybercriminal impersonating your electricity company or another service provider. They make you an offer. You accept it, and the cybercriminal requests personal and financial information to confirm your order. If you fall for it again, they can access your bank account and attempt to carry out a fraudulent transaction. Learn about this fraud and protect yourself.
Identity Theft Scam
Identity theft occurs when someone steals personal information (e.g., name, ID number, credit card number, Social Security number, driver’s license, etc.) from another person for fraudulent purposes.
Protect your digital life: 121 tools to prevent data hijacking
Digitalisation has created a flexible living environment that gives us the freedom to easily access a universe of information. It also provides us with space to store hundreds of thousands of different files: photos of our children and pets, e-tickets, projects, important documents we have worked on for weeks, files full of decades of knowledge and memories. Ransomware allows criminals to steal all of this in an instant. That is why it is crucial to be careful, stay alert, and protect your digital world.
Tips for shopping online
Are you an online shopper? Do you want to make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Don’t let anyone ruin your plans: be wary of disproportionate discounts, watch out for websites that do not start with https, use secure Wi-Fi networks, read the store’s contact details, and analyze the payment, shipping, and return methods…
Do you need help unlocking your digital life?
No More Ransom (NMR) demonstrates the value of public-private cooperation in disrupting criminal enterprises connected to ransomware. Victims should no longer be forced to pay a ransom or lose their files. By restoring access to their infected systems free of charge, we offer users a third option they previously did not have.
Do you know how to keep your digital identity safe?
Identity theft is one of the most common techniques used by hackers today to steal your money. In this video, we provide practical tips to keep your personal data secure and prevent you from becoming a victim of cyber scams.
Tips for Employees
Never providing personal information, developing new work routines, and protecting work equipment from family members are tips to ensure a smooth remote workday. If you are an employee, these recommendations for secure remote work may be of interest to you.