I heard President Obama who recently stated, cyber security is a shared responsibility. And then I read a google blog on Cyber security. We have talked to death about cyber security, but sincerely, how many of us follow it? Here're three key points that all of us should know about cyber security:
What are the most important things that we all need to do to protect our computers and mobile devices?
You should have the same expectations when using the Internet as you would when exploring a city: you don't give your credit card to the person selling watches on the street just because you recognise the brand, you don't let your kids wander around by themselves and you don't give personal information unless you know who is getting it. If an offer is "urgent" or seems too good to be true, take a step back and research the offer. Add a password to your mobile phone, and browse cautiously on open WiFi networks as you would do while using a computer.
What are the most common misconceptions about cyber security?
many dangerous websites are not designed to be dangerous. In fact, most of the sites that serve malware are innocent sites that have been compromised in one way or another. Your computer isn't necessarily safe just because you're avoiding sites that contain adult materials or pirated software. Use reputable anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes, and keep your computer operating system and applications updated with the latest software versions.
How do I know if my computer or network has been compromised?
First, disconnect it from the Internet. Take note of any slowness, and if you are not sure how to proceed, get someone with technical expertise to check your network logs for high traffic appearing during times when you're not using the computer. When in doubt, contact a computer support expert.
Brilliant! I was impressed with the simplicity of these answers. Google has spent the month of October exploring cyber security and talking about it. You can get more details at this blog..
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