CDAC ITS Security Awareness How to help your daily computer activities remain safe and sane

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Security incidents are on the rise…daily Up 48% from 2013— an average of 117,339 reported security incidents per day

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What steps can you take to minimize your risk of having your computer workstation compromised – Examples “Password”, “Help”, “be Aware”, “Delete?” Password Protection LogoutDo Not ShareChange Monthly Be Aware ProgramsRead Verify Senders Ask for Help Help DeskAsk co-workers In Doubt? Delete ! Password CheckAccount Check

Wired Magazine Security (Wireless Hijack) Date of Publication: Time of Publication: 9:14 am Hack Brief: Upgrade to iOS 9 to Avoid a Bluetooth iPhone Attack Jul 27, 06:00 AM Stagefright: It Only Takes One Text To Hack 950 Million Android Phones Most Android phones at risk from simple text hack, Last year, more than 1 billion Android devices shipped around the globe. Stay Vigilant CryptoLocker is a ransomware trojan which targeted computers running Microsoft Windows, [1] believed to have first been posted to the Internet on 5 September [2] CryptoLocker propagated via infected attachments, and via an existing botnet; when activated, the malware encrypts certain types of files stored on local and mounted network drives using RSA public-key cryptography, with the private key stored only on the malware's control servers. The malware then displays a message which offers to decrypt the data if a payment (through either bitcoin or a pre- paid cash voucher) is made by a stated deadline, and threatened to delete the private key if the deadline passes. If the deadline is not met, the malware offered to decrypt data via an online service provided by the malware's operators, for a significantly higher price in bitcoin.ransomwaretrojanMicrosoft Windows [1] [2]botnetencryptspublic-key cryptographybitcoin

Keep up the good work ! Personal Check you operating system updates regularly Turning On/Off Computer ? Persistent logins & Social Media “Do you want to remember this password?” Shoulder Surfing / Public & Private Work Updates are applied ? Programs slowing down ? No Inbound ? Internet connections fail Turn Off Computer Call x3630 Help

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