Key Points To Avoid Cyber-security Threats During COVID19

Namely, cybercriminals are attacking the computer networks and systems of individuals, businesses and even global organizations at a time when cyber defenses might be lowered because of the shift of focus to the health crisis.

The attacks could regard

• Malicious domains;
• Malware;
• Ransomware.

Recommendations

Now is the moment to focus on cyber-security:

1.Keep your information safe

• Back up all your important files, and store them independently from your system (e.g. in the cloud, on an external drive);
• Always verify you are on a company’s legitimate website before entering login details or sensitive information.

2. Check your software and systems

• Ensure you have the latest anti-virus software installed on your computer and mobile devices;
• Secure email gateways to thwart threats via spam;
• Strengthen your home network;
• Secure system administrations vulnerabilities that attackers could abuse;
• Disable third-party or outdated components that could be used as entry points;
• Download mobile applications or any other software from trusted platforms only;
• Perform regular health scans on your computers or mobile devices.

3. Be vigilant

• Talk to your family −including children − about how to stay safe online;
• Regularly check and update the privacy settings on your social media accounts;
• Update your passwords and ensure they strong (a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special characters);
• Do not click on links or open attachments in emails which you were not expecting to receive, or come from an unknown sender.