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42% of Lost Mobile Devices Had No Security – Infographic...
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Do you always turn WiFi off on your smartphone before leaving the house or work? You might think there's no harm in having WiFi turned on but not connected to a network, but that's not necessarily the case.
A wireless device goes through a discovery process in which it attempts to connect to an available wireless network. This may either be ‘passive’ - listening for networks which are broadcasting themselves - or ‘active’ - sending out probe request packets in search of a network to connect to.
Most devices use both passive and active discovery in an attempt to connect to known/preferred networks. So it's very likely that your smartphone is broadcasting the names (SSIDs) of your favourite networks for anyone to see.
===> An ‘evil twin’ attack could even accomplish this without needing any knowledge of your WiFi password - very damaging for all of those who use mobile banking for instance! <===
Gust MEES: a MUST READ for anyone using m-Learning + "BYOD" and also any smartphone user...
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Gust MEES: check out also my free courses on HowTo protect...
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/category/get-smart-with-5-minutes-tutorials/
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
- http://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/beginners-it-security-guide/
SYS-CON Media, NJ, The world's leading i-technology media company on breaking technology news.
This one comes to us from Rasmussen College’s School of Technology and Design Cyber Security Program and shows the online risks and offers some good tips on how to better protect your computer and avoid being a victim of cybercrime.
Read more: http://www.sys-con.com/node/2313333
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What it teaches
- A basic look at computer viruses as computer programs that can spread like a disease and can be prevented by anti-virus software.
- An introduction to worms, how they cause damage in networks and can be prevented by software updates.
- An introduction to trojans, how they trick people into downloading a virus and how awareness is important for prevention.
Check for more videos here: http://www.commoncraft.com/video/computer-viruses-and-threats
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Bringing together two separate pieces of security research reveals vulnerability to cybercrime on an alarming scale.
When trying to get a handle on cybercrime today, consider this: In millions of homes across America, unencrypted company information is sitting on unprotected desktops and laptops – in the hands of employees who have had no security training.
At the same time, we see software being deployed that can stealthily and remotely scan the hard drives of those machines for specific data, and secretly transmit it back to the scanner.
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What are your chances of being hacked? Find out some easy ways to prevent a breach of your system.
A MUST read: http://mashable.com/2012/11/05/cybersecurity-infographic/
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The Norton Cybercrime Report is out for 2012! Cybercrime continues to have far-reaching effects and is increasingly a problem on mobile devices and in our social networks (where we seem to be less vigilant).
After surveying more than 13,000 consumers in 24 countries, the researchers found that the numbers of online adults increased by 20 percent from last year, and that cybercrime impacted just under ½ of them in the previous 12 months. The total direct consumer cost was calculated to be $110 billion, slightly down from last year’s $114 billion (USD), with the average cost per victim down approximately 20 percent. The reason the overall cost remains so high is that the pool of victimized online adults grew more rapidly - in other words, less money, but from more victims.
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every medal has its reverse translation french, English - French dictionary, meaning, see also 'ever',everyday',everyone',ever-', example of use, definition, conjugation, Collins Reverso dictionary...
Gust MEES: That's old wisdom isn'it? But it is still true also in 21st Century and especially when using Internet and e-Learning. Thus meaning: For any good thing created there is also a bad thing created; Cyber-Criminals are working like that to get profit from the ignorance and naivety of persons, be aware and learn about IT-Security and Internet-Safety, Online-Safety. e-Safety...
Good use <------> Bad use
QR-Codes: http://www.scoop.it/t/qr-code-and-its-applications?tag=Norton-QR-Reader-Security
IT-Security Tools for computers and smartphones: - http://www.scoop.it/t/ict-security-tools
Cyber-Hygiene: - http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/cyberhygiene-hygiene-for-ict-in-education-and-business/
BYOD-BYOT - http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/bring-your-own-device-advantages-dangers-and-risks/
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European Commission Press release Brussels, 9 July 2012 Cybercrime: EU citizens concerned by security of personal information and online payments A new Eurobarometer survey shows that Internet users are very concerned about cyber security: 89% avoid...
The survey, covering a total of almost 27 000 people in all EU member states, shows a strong link between being informed about the risks of cybercrime and feeling confident online. A majority of those who feel confident in doing online banking or shopping say that they also feel well informed about cybercrime.
"Cybercriminals must not be allowed to disrupt our use of the Internet.
===> The more we know about the risks and how to protect ourselves, the more we can truly maximise our digital lives", Cecilia Malmström said. <===
Other key findings of the survey are:
- 53% of internet users say they buy goods or services online, 52% use social networking sites, 48% bank online, while 20% sell goods or services
- 29% are not confident about their ability to use the internet for things like online banking or online purchases
- 59% do not feel well informed about the risks of cybercrime
- 40% are concerned about someone taking or misusing their personal data and 38% show concern about the security of online payments
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By Dancho Danchev | May 25, 2012, 7:20am PDT
In this week’s Q&A, I chat with Mikko Hypponen, the Chief Research Officer of F-Secure on the current state of the cybercrime ecosystem.
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The latest advice from the Information Security Forum discusses the nature of existing and emerging cyber threats as well as the potential risks and rewards at stake for everyone.
Cyber criminals are more business-minded than you might expect, and their financial rewards and power are increasing rapidly, according to new research from the Information Security Forum, a global independent organization dedicated to investigating information security and risk management.
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