Secure Digital World
(Countermeasures)
Phishing
• When you are asked to put your personal information into a website, look up into the URL bar.
• Read all the Email Carefully and Check if the Sender is Original
• Watch the Link Carefully before Clicking
• Always check the URL in the Browser before Signing In to your Account
• Never assume that an email is valid based on the sender’s email address.
• If for example you are supposed to be on Facebook.com and in the URL bar it says something
completely different like facabook.com / fecebook.com then you know this is a fake.
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Don’t be
a phishing victim…
Think before your click!
Shoulder Surfing
• When you type in your password make sure
there is no one behind you attempting to peak.
• If there is, turn around and drop kick him/her in
the face. (No not really!!)
• Also, make sure you don’t keep any sticky notes
laying around that have your password or
password hints on them.
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Guessing
• To prevent this attack from happening, never use
a password like
• Birth Date,
• Pets Name,
• Spouse’s Name,
• Mobile Number,
• Car or Bike Number,
• or anything that someone may be able to guess.
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Common Password
▪ Try to use a combination of alphabets, numbers and special characters.
▪ Try to use both uppercase and lowercase.
▪ Try to choose a password that is not a word in the dictionary.
▪ Do not use the same password for all your accounts.
▪ The password should not be too short and not be too long.
▪ Keep changing your password and Do not use a password that can easily be guessed.
▪ Do not write down your password and store it near your computer.
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https://passwordsgenerator.net/
Don't Use Common Passwords
• 123456 • love25786
• 8141165881 (Mo No) • kingofogmail
• 13091994 (Birthday) • 080176
• gj6fm6433 (Bike No) • Mylifemyrule
• arjunsharma94 • Password
• Iloveyou • Princess
• loveyoujanu • Rockyou
• Asdfghjkl • abc123
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Be Smart About
What You Post,
Think before you post.
Social Media Safety
• Don't Register For any Social Account Until You're 13 Year Old.
• Set Strong Privacy Settings and review them often.
• Don't Post any Contact Information on Your Profile.
• Do not Allow Third Party Applications and Games.
• Don't Ever Post Your Location or That You Are Home Alone.
• Keep an Eye Out For Facebook Scams, Links and Phishing Pages.
• Only accept friend requests from people you know personally.
• Setup Two Step Verification and On Login Alerts in Mobile and Email.
• Create a Strong Password For Your Account And Don't Share it with ANYONE.
• Report things that look suspicious, If Your Account Gets Hacked, report it IMMEDIATELY!!
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Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi
• Turn Off Sharing
• Get a VPN
• Avoid Automatically Connecting to Wi-Fi Hotspots
• Use HTTPS
• Use Two-Factor Authentication
• Confirm the Network Name
• Protect Your Passwords
• Turn on Your Firewall
• Run Anti-Virus Software
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Internet Banking Safely
• Always use genuine anti-virus software.
• Avoid Using Public Wi-Fi or Use VPN software.
• Check for latest updates of your Smartphone's operating system.
• Change your password regularly and ensure it's a strong one.
• Subscribe for mobile notifications.
• Avoid signing-in to your net-banking account via mailers
• Do not use public computers to login to net banking
• Check your account regularly
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Online Shopping Safety
• Always place orders from a secure connection. (ie. https)
• Know the merchant and their reputation.
• If you are buying a Gift Card, read the Terms and Conditions.
• Use a credit card instead of a debit card
• Print or save a copy of your orders
• Check your statements often
• Don't use an e-store that requires more information than necessary to make the sale.
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keep your Smartphone secure
• Do not give your phone to anyone at any condition.
• Avoid giving out personal information.
• Use a pin, password or pattern to lock your phone.
• Download apps only from trusted stores.
• Back up your data and Don’t Jailbreak or Root Your Phone
• Keep your operating system and apps updated.
• Log out of sites after you make a payment.
• Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® when not in use.
• Turn off geotagging. Install antivirus.
• Always on the option of Remote wipe.
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Safer Browsing On The Internet
• Use a VPN to hide your IP.
• Use TOR.
• Use most secure internet browser.
• Regularly update your operating system.
• Protect and Don't save your password in browser.
• Log out of secure websites after transaction.
• Do not open Suspicious websites.
• Do not browsing porn websites.
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GENERAL INTERNET SAFETY
• Be careful about what you put on the web.
• It's on there forever and can be used to trace back to you at any time.
• Keep track of who you interact with on the internet.
• Some people may not be who they seem to be.
• Know that privacy is just an illusion.
• Even personal information on social networks can be recovered by anyone.
• Don't open any links in emails or chat rooms that look suspicious or unfamiliar.
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Important Websites
• https://superlogout.com/
• https://justdeleteme.xyz/
• https://www.facebook.com/help/224562897555674 (Account Delete)
• https://www.facebook.com/help/250563911970368 (Deactivate)
• https://deletefacebook.com/
• https://help.instagram.com/370452623149242
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Hopefully, you will not be
the victim of a virus
or hacker!
Be safe, Browse safe!
Report IMMEDIATELY
Any Abusive Postings
or Harassment.
You can also report it on
National Cyber Crime
Reporting Portal
(www.cybercrime.gov.in)
Any Queries Up to This?
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