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Cyber Security Tips for Protection

With these days, stay alert for cyber risks as online shopping and digital transactions peak. The increase in seasonal shopping brings heightened cyber threats, including phishing, the rise of fake consumer websites, and other fraudulent techniques designed to trick unsuspecting buyers.

When shopping online, it’s crucial to use only reputable websites that you trust. Instead of clicking on links in emails or ads, type the URL directly into your browser. Cybercriminals often create fake websites, leading to a 30% increase in phishing attacks. For unfamiliar retailers, always check customer feedback and verify contact information such as a physical address and support number. Be aware that some 85% of organizations can reduce their cybersecurity staffing, making it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities.

Phishing emails are another common threat. Legitimate businesses will not ask for personal information via email, so be wary of any emails requesting such details. Data shows that phishing attacks spike by 40% during the holiday season, often disguised as holiday offers or fake package delivery notices. Always verify the legitimacy of these communications before providing any information.

When considering purchasing from lesser-known sites, check customer reviews and verify the legitimacy of contact information, such as a physical address and support number. Note that 85% of organizations reduce their cybersecurity staff during certain periods of the year, making it easier for attackers to exploit them.

Conseils de Cybersécurité

En cette période, restez attentifs aux cyberrisques alors que les achats en ligne et les transactions numériques atteignent un sommet. L’augmentation des achats saisonniers entraîne des cybermenaces accrues, notamment l’hameçonnage, l’essor de faux sites Web de consommateurs et d’autres techniques frauduleuses conçues pour tromper les acheteurs sans méfiance.

Faire des achats en ligne, il est crucial de rester vigilant face aux risques cybernétiques, car les achats en ligne et les transactions numériques augmentent considérablement. Les cybercriminels intensifient les menaces, notamment par le phishing et la création de faux sites web destinés à tromper les acheteurs.

Pour faire vos achats en ligne de manière sûre, privilégiez les sites réputés que vous connaissez et en qui vous avez confiance. Tapez directement les URL dans votre navigateur plutôt que de cliquer sur des liens dans des e-mails ou des publicités. En effet, les cybercriminels créent souvent de faux sites web pendant la saison des fêtes, avec une augmentation de 30% des attaques de phishing.

Lorsque vous envisagez d’acheter sur des sites moins connus, consultez les avis des clients et vérifiez la légitimité des informations de contact, comme une adresse physique et un numéro de support. Notez que 85% des organisations réduisent leur personnel de cybersécurité durant certaines périodes de l’année, ce qui rend plus faciles les exploitations par les attaquants.

Scams and suspicious deals are also prevalent. Offers that seem too good to be true often are. Verify all deals and confirm package tracking links directly from trusted retailer websites. It’s important to note that 86% of ransomware victims are targeted on weekends or holidays when defenses are weakest.

When making purchases, consider using a credit card instead of a debit card. Credit cards offer more protection against fraud. Credit card fraud increases by 20% during the holiday season due to the higher volume of transactions. Monitor your statements for fraudulent charges and report any suspicious activity immediately to your bank or financial institution and local law enforcement.

By following these tips, you can stay safe and enjoy your shopping.

Méfiez-vous des arnaques et des offres suspectes. Les offres trop belles pour être vraies le sont souvent. Vérifiez tous les deals et les liens de suivi de colis directement sur les sites des détaillants de confiance. Il est important de noter que 86% des victimes de ransomware sont ciblées le week-end ou pendant les vacances, lorsque les défenses sont les plus faibles.

Utilisez une carte de crédit plutôt qu’une carte de débit pour vos achats, car les cartes de crédit offrent une meilleure protection contre la fraude. La fraude par carte de crédit augmente de 20% pendant la saison des fêtes en raison du volume élevé de transactions. N’oubliez pas de vérifier vos relevés de carte de crédit et de banque pour repérer des transactions frauduleuses et de signaler immédiatement toute activité suspecte à votre banque ou institution financière et aux autorités locales.

En suivant ces conseils, vous pourrez profiter de vos achats en toute sécurité.

Protect your passwords

Create different passwords for different sites and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols to make them hard to guess. Consider using a password manager, such as LastPass, to remember and store all your passwords for you. And never share your passwords with anyone, including close friends.

Do not respond to suspicious messages

Be wary of emails that require “immediate action” or ask for personal information. If an email job offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Report any messages that look suspicious to abuse@fsu.edu. Then delete the message and back away.

Limit activities on public Wi-Fi

Never use public Wi-Fi to access or enter sensitive information, such as online banking or any site where you need to log in. Use the FSUSecure network on campus and consider using a virtual private network (VPN) to lock down your connection when traveling.

Avoid oversharing on social media

Sharing too much information, such as indicating when you are on vacation or away from home, can make you an easy target for #burglary. You should regularly check and adjust your privacy settings on your accounts so only friends and people you know see your updates.

Use 2-factor authentication

If a site or app offers you the ability to set up 2-factor authentication when signing in, do it. This extra layer of security will require you to verify your identity twice before you can access sensitive information, like the experience when signing in to your FSU email or myFSU Portal.

Keep apps and software up to date

Set up automatic updates for your computer and mobile devices and regularly restart them to give them a chance to complete the update process. Make sure you are also backing up your files in case something happens in the process. Set up automatic backups of your device and store the backup to a cloud service or external hard drive.

Protect personal information

Sensitive browsing, such as banking, should be done only on a device that belongs to you on a network you trust. Do not use a friend’s phone, public computer or coffee shop’s Wi-Fi if you are going to be entering passwords or credit card information, as your data could be copied or stolen.

Be a savvy online shopper

Always use a secure or private Wi-Fi network to shop online. Look for the lock symbol next to the web address before entering payment information and use a credit card or secure payment site like PayPal—not a debit card—to complete transactions.

Be alert

Always be alert! Use common sense when clicking links, opening attachments, visiting websites or responding to emails and phone calls. Be conscious of what you plug into your computer, as malware can spread through infected flash drives, external hard drives and cellphones.

Be a good online citizen

What you do online has the potential to affect everyone—at home, at school and around the world. Always be courteous and conscious of the words you use and practice good online manners.