Be cautious with online investment offers. Verify the legitimacy of platforms, be skeptical of unrealistic returns, check for website security, research social media profiles, and avoid upfront payments. Always do thorough research before investing. 

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Scammers use fake profiles to lure people with fake job offers, romance scams, and phony fundraisers. Verify profiles, be wary of too-good-to-be-true offers, research job or fundraising requests, and don’t share personal info unless you’re sure it’s legitimate. Stay alert to avoid scams. 

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Beware of those Bogus Security Alerts!

Imagine that you suddenly get a pop-up or an email with information that your computer is in danger and that you should click on a link to "fix the problem." It looks very official, even urgent—but it is a scam to trick you into downloading malware or giving away your personal information.

What are Fake Security Alerts?
Fake security alerts are a form of fraudulent warning that may come in the form of authentic notifications from your antivirus software, OS, or some other trusted source. Such alerts often consist of alarming language and a feeling of urgency, nudging you into immediate, unsafe action.

Why Recognize Fake Security Alerts?
Scammers try to instill fear and a sense of urgency, causing people to act fast without really thinking it over. It is vital to avoid these fake security alerts, as one click can turn them into malware, compromising data...

Recognize the importance of data classification within your organization, including categories like public and confidential files, and the security measures such as encryption or access controls assigned to each. This awareness enables proper handling and protection of sensitive information, minimizing risks of unauthorized access or data breaches. 

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Regularly verify backups to ensure reliability and completeness. Check critical data is backed up correctly without errors. This ensures quick restoration in case of data loss, minimizing downtime and information loss. 

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To enhance your online security, utilize a password manager to generate and securely store unique, complex passwords for each of your accounts. This practice helps prevent password reuse and makes it significantly harder for attackers to compromise multiple accounts. 

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Data loss can result from hardware failures, cyber-attacks, or accidental deletions. To safeguard important files, follow these strategies:

• Automate Backups: Enable automatic backups for consistency.
• Reliable Storage: Use reputable cloud services or high-quality external drives.
• Redundancy: Employ multiple backup methods, such as cloud and external drives.

Additional Tips: Regularly test backups to ensure they work and encrypt them to protect sensitive information.

Be cautious of vishing attacks, where attackers use phone calls to impersonate trusted entities and gather sensitive information. Always verify caller identities and refrain from sharing sensitive information over the phone to prevent potential security breaches. 

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Stay active against phishing emails by promptly reporting or forwarding any suspicious messages and emails to the Data Security team. This action enables swift assessment and appropriate measures to mitigate potential risks, such as issuing warnings or blocking unintended senders.

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Beware of manipulated media and deepfake technology generating misleading content. Prioritize verifying the authenticity of multimedia and its sources before sharing or making decisions based on it to protect against misinformation and potential threats. 

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