InfoSec: Phishing

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Protection against Phishing Attacks for SME

SME protect against Phishing attacks, preventive , detective and responsive measures.

Try to avoid visiting phishing websites that imitate sites of well-known organisations. These are purposely setup to collect sensitive information from visitors, such personal information, usernames and passwords, in a fraudulent manner. This type of activity is notorious, and is known as phishing.

Protecting against Phishing Attacks

Do not follow URL links from un-trusted sources or emails such as spam emails to avoid being re-directed to malicious websites by malicious links looking seemingly legitimate.

Avoiding Phone Fraud

Criminals also use the phone, and especially Internet phone systems, to trick people.

Using QR Code Carefully

QR code is a machine-readable two-dimensional barcode which contains information. Scanning a QR code will redirect you to a website or an application. Due to the prevalence of mobile devices, QR codes have become popular and widely used in advertising, promotion events and even mobile payment. Using QR codes wisely can bring us convenience, but you may easily fall into traps if you underestimate the risks.

Security of Remote Working

Below are some tips for all parties including organisations and individuals to maintain a safe and secure remote working or learning environment.

Guide on Secure Video Conferencing

The followings are some security measures / good practices to reduce the risks and avoid privacy breaches when hosting VC meetings or using VC solutions.

Phishing

Phishing emails often look 'official', some recipients may respond to them and click into malicious websites resulting in financial losses, identity theft, and other fraudulent activity.