Get Safe Online Week… Part II

So, we are halfway through the Get Safe Online Week and the report is out. There are a few interesting numbers in there… for example, more than a third of people have, or know someone who has, been a victim of a computer virus attack. The most concerning statistic is that for phishing attacks. This year it was 23% who fell foul of the phishers… BUT… this is in comparison to only 8% last year. A huge increase.

So, if you get an email from someone you don’t know advertising something that looks too good to be true… that’s a phishing attack. If you get something purporting to be from your bank or credit card company asking to confirm your details… that’s a phishing attack. If you get an Instant Message with a URL in as a random message from ‘a friend’… that could well be a phish. If you see a strange looking URL on a social networking site… be cautious… that could be a phish.

Visit the website, there are some great hints and tips on there - tell your friends, educate your children. Get Safe… Online.

 

November 19, 2008 | Filed Under Education, security | Leave a Comment 

Get Safe Online Week

Next week, 17-21st November 2008, is Get Safe Online Week. The campaign has been running for a number of years and offers great practical advice on how to protect yourself while online.

With e-fraud rising and the cyber-criminals showing no sign of letting up, it is helpful to have information that you can use with all the family. There is also a good section for small businesses as well.

Visit the site… spread the word - there is advice out there if you know where to look.

November 14, 2008 | Filed Under cyber-crime, security | Leave a Comment