Don’t Share Private Information Unintentionally
Calls, video chats, e-mails, and text messages can be a source of compromise on your mobile device. Scammers and hackers are fluent in using these features of your mobile device to steal information, and even coax the user into providing information. Eavesdropping is the least technical way that thieves can steal information. Being aware of your surroundings and limiting the sharing of information in public places can go a long way in reducing exposures. If using video chat (WebEx, GoToMeeting, etc.) then being aware of what’s on a whiteboard, presentation or otherwise visible to others around you is important to securing private information. Using a headset or earbuds is a good and easy way to reduce what is heard, and certainly keeping conversations off speaker-phone is a prudent way to reduce unnecessary leaks.
Don’t Be Lured in by Phishing
Beware of Phony E-mails and Texts
E-mails are a common way for thieves to obtain information. A phony e-mail is a “phishing” attack and can quickly compromise an entire organization. Attacks appear real, are extremely well executed, and unfortunately have demonstrated an ability to work well at getting humans to disclose confidential information. This works because e-mail addresses, websites, and other links are disguised in the text of the message, so that what is read by the user is “[email protected]” but the hyperlink points to “[email protected].” Reducing risk involves being aware, and awareness comes from training and reminders. All training should consistently remind employees to avoid clicking on links in unsolicited e-mails or text messages. If there is something that you’re not sure about, then picking up the phone and calling to confirm the legitimacy of the email often a first step to identifying fraud or a compromised email that may alert others. Finally, unless 100% certain a file, link or attachment is safe, don’t click on it. These are simple measures to reduce exposure, but when used are fully reliable tools in an electronic workday.
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