Keeping the threat from cybercriminals in mind, Check Point has given three tips that can keep users safe and secure during the World Cup as well as otherwise. Here are the tips:
Be aware of imitation
Check Point says that many scam websites will use a domain name similar to the brand they are trying to replicate, but with additional letters or misspellings. “To ensure that you are not handing over your banking information to scammers, pay attention to the URLs to check if there is anything unusual or suspicious,” says Check Point. Users should always take a minute or two and look for signs that may suggest that website is a fake. Better to be safe than sorry, as they say.
Never share your credentials
It might be the most obvious tip but still needs to told again and again as credential theft is a common goal of phishing emails. Many people reuse the same usernames and passwords across different accounts, so stealing the credentials for a single account is likely to give an attacker access to others. “Some phishing emails carry malware, such as keyloggers or trojans, that are designed to monitor when you type passwords into your computer,” says Check Point. As always, never tell anyone your password, and, if an email sends you to a login page, visit the site directly and sign in from there to protect against lookalike phishing sites.
Keep your mobile device secure
Smartphones are ubiquitous and are one of the most common targets fro hackers. So it is essential that a mobile device is protected from all kinds of threats. “Once granted access, a cybercriminal can steal an incalculable amount of information and a breach can even put the victim’s known contacts at risk. As a result, it is essential to make use of preventative mobile threat defence solutions that protect devices against advanced mobile threats,” said Check Point.
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