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What is it?
What is it?
In this assignment we are to look into cybersecurity articles through Google News to further our understanding about cybersecurity. we are also to describe ways we can avoid the incidents we looked at in the 0.7 week module.
This article goes into the topic of a busy online shopping time of year. BLACK FRIDAY! The author explains the statistics of online shopping during this time of year and the dangers that come with it. She uses research to prove that there is more fraud activity during this time and that users need to be cautious when online shopping. This article is directed towards Comsumers shopping on black Friday or cyber Monday.
What can we do?
What can we do?
The article lists that we consumers can:
Be careful about fake links where they may ask for banking or personal information.
Thinking before you open a website that comes up unusual.
Use trusted websites by checking if the "https" and the lock symbol is displayed. Also being cautious about popups on website.
Use trusted apps instead of websites
Stay up to date on anti-virus software on devices
Published on November 17th, 2023
Author: Donna Ahern
Posted on: Checkout Magazine
I find this article to be truthful but doesn't contain a lot of Insite. They used very little statistics and a very brief explaination. Since the article was so short, it was more of a check list layout with no other purpose besides warning online shoppers.
This article discussed malware scams that directly affect Android device users and the growing problems with relying on mobile devices. Since mobile devices have had an increase of usage, malware has also been on the rise. We use mobile devices for very sensitive information such as banking and shopping making them very good target for malware.
What can we do?
What can we do?
To avoid these possible threats, users can add apps for scams and antivirus that can detect and block scam calls, malware and phishing links. Users can also be cautious and only download apps from official platforms such as google play store or apple store. One last thing is that users can verify request permission for installation of apps and update devices as soon as possible to ensure the most up to date protection.
Published on: Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
Last updated: November 18th, 2023
I find this source reliable and accurate. the writer used reliable resources and statistics to prove their information.
The format in which this article is written shares the purpose and effect of the article. It first describes as overview of the topic, what its doing, how it is affecting users of the devices, and what the users can do to avoid any attacks. The order is very easy to understand and makes sense in the order in which it is presented.
References: Singapore Police Force, Zimperium, GSMA Intelligence, Techjury, Kaspersky, McAfee, The Hacker News, US National Institute of Standards and Technology, Arctic Wolf, ZDNet, The Straits Times, Bleeping Computer.
Lessons Learned From This Activity
Lessons Learned From This Activity
When searching articles and developing an idea about cybersecurity, I learned that it is more common and widespread across all online interactions. It is not only important to watch spam emails or calls, but also advertisements, online shopping, social media, etc.
After completing the online cybersecurity Training for CCBC, I feel more knowledgeable and prepared for cyber crimes and how to avoid these situations.
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