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[alwaysswitchedon]

#FraudAlert: Beware the SIM Swap Scam

Fraud Alert: Beware the SIM Swap Scam. #TechTip brought to you by Yours *TrulyJuly*. #YoursTrulyJuly #TechTuesday #TechBlogger #TechBlog #Scam #Spam #Phishing #ScamAlert #FraudAlert #BeCyberSmart #GetCyberSafe #ThinkBeforeYouAct #ThinkBeforeYouPost #InternetSafety #OnlineSecurity #eSafety #CyberSecurity #DataSecurity #CyberTips #online #digital #DigitalMarketing #OnlineMarketing #ContentMarketing #Hack #Trick #SocialEngineering #usability #UX #UserExperience #techie #techsupport #tipsandtricks #BetterDigitalWorld #counterfeit #fake #GoodPractice

    How convenient that you can request a SIM swap over the phone – for every cyber criminal out there.   Think about it: How easy is it to impersonate you and answer your security questions?   All that is needed is: Your ID number This is probably available in your email or on your device. With passwords being leaked, email hacking is easy. Your device can get stolen. You might’ve filled in…

[luciferslater]

I have just been sent this... This is an account that is currently making the rounds... Do not accept Just report and Block Some parents have already contacted the police... It’s a terrible world we live in with online Just remember to stay safe . . #cybersafety #cybersecurity #onlinesafety #internetsafety #security #internetsecurity #onlinesecurity #antivirus #unistal #forthekids #sting #cloudprotection #digitalsecurity #unistalsystems #predatorhunting #surfsafe #itsecurity #parenting #mobilesafety #getcybersafe #cybercrime #cybertips #typesofonlinescams #mobile #block #predator #onlinepredators #report #protection #staysafe (at Manchester, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDz-BZhqrJ/?igshid=1uvzb2javbpwn

[kalilinux4u]

At least they used a long passphrase to secure the Marauders Map @GetCyberSafe! https://t.co/EbgIpEQDRw (via Twitter http://twitter.com/CyberGovAU/status/1364440109060218882)

[ontarionewsnorth]

OPP Promoting 'Think Test' During Cyber Safety Awareness Month

@OPP_News Promoting Use of #ThinkTest During #CyberSafety AwarenessMonth @GetCyberSafe @SSMCrimeStopper @CanStopCrime @LawEnforceToday @StopWebBullying @SSCyberbullying

Cyber Security Vital to Protect Kids, Tweens and Teens ORILLIA, ON – Preparing younger generations for the digital world is a never-ending challenge and an opportunity embraced by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to enhance education, awareness and safety in cyberspace. OPP States : “Youngest Technology User Group is also Most Vulnerable” Threats to children in the virtual world include online…

[tdottawa]

GetCyberSafe -Tips from the Canadian Government - stay safe online

See on Scoop.it - iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation)

Homepage of the Government of Canada Get Cyber Safe campaign. Find out where the risks are, how to protect yourself and how to protect your devices.

[cgsakurapink]

So, this is the Government of Canada trying to look like it's "doing something" about online harassment in the wake of the suicides of Rehtaeh Parsons and Amanda Todd.

By paying for faux-viral sponsored tweets saying "Hey kids, ignore it and it'll all go away!"

I remember being repeatedly told "Ignore it and it'll all go away" when I was bullied as a kid. It didn't work then, and it won't work now. It puts all the responsibility solely on the victim. It's not going to do jack for threats, bigotry, or smear campaigns. Those don't magically become "nothing" when you block, or filter, or walk away from your screen.

The term "cyberbullying" even makes it sound like a children's problem that people grow out of. If only! If only. But the Conservatives are obviously appealing to the Scared Parents demographic this next election cycle, so I can expect to hear more trite answers to complex social problems, via paid ads from the government...

[cyberbullying-psa]

Blog Posting #2

#1: There are a million ways to change the world. What do you think the characteristics are of effective action? What makes a particular type of social action important and why? How does your plan fit in with these characteristics?

There are tons of ways to create change in the world, and most of these changes start with one person. In order for these changes to happen, an individual needs to take action. A characteristic of an effective action would be to engage the people you are trying to send your message to. For example, I am project targeting teens of all genders and ages for my project so my action would be the most successful if I did something that all teens like, such as sweets. I have set a goal that for one of my actions I would hand out free cookies to students at school. This would be an efficient action for my project because I am attracting the right target audience in a way that interests them because it involves sweets and it’s complementary. Social actions that make change are the only ones that are important. If an action does not have any effect in change, then it is not useful. My action falls within characteristics like this because it will be engaging and will still teach people about cyber bullying at the same time. 

[kalilinux4u]

Make sure you stay cyber secure wherever you go in the virtual world, check out these tips from @GetCyberSafe to ensure nothing spoils your VR adventures https://t.co/KiryFtwjkV (via Twitter http://twitter.com/CyberGovAU/status/1349538054701158401)

[alwaysswitchedon]

#ThinkBeforeYouClick: Funny Spam email

Think Before You Click: Funny Spam email #TechTip brought to you by Yours *TrulyJuly*. #TechTuesday #Scam #Spam #Phishing #BeCyberSmart #GetCyberSafe #ThinkBeforeYouAct #ThinkBeforeYouClick #ThinkBeforeYouPost #InternetSafety #OnlineSecurity #eSafety #CyberSecurity #CyberTips #DataSecurity #online #digital #HowTo #usability #UX #UserExperience #TechBlogger #YoursTrulyJuly #tech #techie #techsupport #BetterDigitalWorld #counterfeit #fake

  I regularly scan through my spam folder and get to see the good, the bad, the ugly and the weird: Get instant poop!   In a world where everything has to happen at the tap of a finger, I guess ‘instant poop’ is just one of the new normals. Spam email or not, this is still pretty funny sender name: Funny spam email.   Always think before you click, and if in doubt, don’t click on it.   #Tech #Tip…

[alwaysswitchedon]

#ThinkBeforeYouClick: Beware well-crafted Spam emails

Think Before You Click: Beware well-crafted Spam emails #TechTip brought to you by Yours *TrulyJuly*. #TechTuesday #Scam #Spam #Phishing #BeCyberSmart #GetCyberSafe #ThinkBeforeYouAct #ThinkBeforeYouClick #ThinkBeforeYouPost #InternetSafety #OnlineSecurity #eSafety #CyberSecurity #CyberTips #OnlineSecurity #DataSecurity #online #digital #Hack #Trick #HowTo #usability #UX #UserExperience #TechBlogger #YoursTrulyJuly #techie #techtrick #techhack #techsupport #tipsandtricks #BetterDigitalWorld #counterfeit #fake

  I check my spam folder regularly, because sometimes legit emails slip through.   This also means that I get to see a lot of spam emails. Always again I’m surprised how well crafted some of these are.   There are numerous lists what to watch out for in phishing emails, but some emails tick all the boxes: At first glance this email looks legit.   This email is in my spam folder, so I know to…

[alwaysswitchedon]

Good Practice Tip: Scan your Spam folder

Good Practice Tip: Scan your Spam folder. #TechTip brought to you by Yours *TrulyJuly*. #TechTuesday #Scam #Spam #Phishing #BeCyberSmart #GetCyberSafe #ThinkBeforeYouAct #ThinkBeforeYouClick #ThinkBeforeYouPost #InternetSafety #OnlineSecurity #eSafety #CyberSecurity #CyberTips #OnlineSecurity #DataSecurity #online #digital #Hack #Trick #HowTo #usability #UX #UserExperience #TechBlogger #YoursTrulyJuly #techie #techtrick #techhack #techsupport #tipsandtricks #BetterDigitalWorld #counterfeit #fake

  I check my Spam Folder regularly, as there are always a few emails that shouldn’t have been categorised as junk. I find it just as important to whitelist emails, as it is to report anything fraudulent.   Quickly scanning my spam folder also teaches me the latest scamming methods. Of course, there’s always the same same: Too good to be true get rich quick offers, any health problem disappearing…

[alwaysswitchedon]

#FraudAlert: Beware this Facebook Fake Community Standards Phishing Scam

Fraud Alert: Beware this Facebook Fake Community Standards Phishing Scam. #TechTip brought to you by Yours *TrulyJuly*. #TechTuesday #Scam #Spam #Phishing #ScamAlert #FraudAlert #BeCyberSmart #GetCyberSafe #ThinkBeforeYouAct #ThinkBeforeYouPost #InternetSafety #OnlineSecurity #eSafety #CyberSecurity #CyberTips #OnlineSecurity #DataSecurity #online #digital #Hack #Trick #HowTo #usability #UX #UserExperience #TechBlogger #YoursTrulyJuly #techie #techtrick #techhack #techsupport #tipsandtricks #BetterDigitalWorld #counterfeit #fake

  This scam has been around for a while, so luckily the internet detects it as fraud right away. But it’s so well done, so simple, and so easy to fall for when busy. The messaging and sender change frequently, from emails to chatbots, to notifications from pages. So watch out for this:   In my Facebook Notifications, a notification from ‘Community Standards’ pops up:   The message from…

[alwaysswitchedon]

#InternetSafety: Happy International Cyber Security Awareness Month

#InternetSafety: Happy International Cyber Security Awareness Month! #TechTip brought to you by Yours *TrulyJuly*. #BeCyberSmart #GetCyberSafe #OnlineSecurity #CyberSecurity #eSafety #CyberSecMonth #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #SeeYourselfInCyber #CyberTips #ThinkB4UClick #ThinkBeforeYouAct #ThinkBeforeYouPost #DataProtection #ConsumerProtection #online #digital #privacy #HowTo #usability #UX #UserExperience #TechBlogger #YoursTrulyJuly #tech #techtrick #techsupport #tipsandtricks #FightCyberCrime

  During #CyberMonth, and throughout the year, we encourage you to be proactive in your cybersecurity. Take control of your own digital safety by following these 4 tips and #SeeYourselfInCyber. ⬇️https://t.co/LYg4yt83Uh pic.twitter.com/gHTHRR9TUw — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) October 6, 2022   In 2004, the US Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance launched…

[kalilinux4u]

Don't let the boogeyman into your baby's room😱... Child-proof your smart baby gadgets with this guidance from @GetCyberSafe https://t.co/s8GDmfWkej (via Twitter http://twitter.com/CyberGovAU/status/1350961022706872320)

[alwaysswitchedon]

#HowTo spot a fake profile on LinkedIn: Don't get distracted by tits!

#HowTo spot a #fake #profile on #LinkedIn: Don't get distracted by #tits! #BeCyberSmart #GetCyberSafe #ThinkBeforeYouPost #InternetSafety #OnlineSecurity #eSafety #CyberTips

  There are lots of fake profiles out there on social media.

  A quick and easy way to confirm the validity of a profile is by googling their profile image.

  LinkedIn is no exception. Having over 15,000 followers on LinkedIn, I get a lot of connection requests.

But my trained eye spots the fake content right away, especially when it involves tits.

  Yes, don’t be gullible, a profile picture that…

[alwaysswitchedon]

#Fraud #Alert: Beware this scam making the rounds on WhatsApp

#Fraud #Alert: Beware this scam making the rounds on WhatsApp. #Tech #Tip brought to you by Yours *TrulyJuly*. #TechTuesday #FraudAlert #Scam #Spam #BeCyberSmart #GetCyberSafe #ThinkBeforeYouAct #InternetSafety #OnlineSecurity #eSafety #CyberTips #online #digital #Hack #Trick #HowTo #usability #UX #UserExperience #TechBlogger #YoursTrulyJuly #techie #techtrick #techhack #techsupport #tipsandtricks

  I’m always suspicious about calls from an unknown number. Mostly it’s spam, or even worse an automated cold-calling nuisance.   But it could also be something important, so I hesitantly answer and check what the call is about. At least that gives me the opportunity to request my details be taken off their database (if I’m lucky and it’s an actual person) or simply block that number.   When I…