February 2018 - Sotiria

This week sees the 18^th National Clean Out Your Computer Day, and while It may feel like awareness days are popping up everywhere, this is an important one to take notice of, especially if you value keeping your personal data private. After all, to a criminal your personal or work computer can be a gold mine. If a stranger were to get access to your PC, it is possible that they may even learn enough to steal your identity.

Most of the advice given around Clean Out Your Computer Day concerns a modern type of cleaning – however what is more important than a dust cloth and anti-bacterial screen wipes, is having a decent knowledge of data sanitisation. This includes how to clear your browser and download history, turn off the ‘remember me’ setting for your regular passwords and run anti-virus software to make sure your computer is free from malware.

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It’s long been known that social networks are viewed by cybercriminals as rich hunting grounds. Using social engineering techniques, they can obtain information through posts and images from social media profiles to launch targeted phishing attacks. Counterfeiters are also using increasingly sophisticated methods to dupe consumers into purchasing fake goods through social media. Panda Security recently warned of a new online scam propagating through Instagram’s advertising platform, where discounts of up to 70% on leading clothing brands are targeted at users who through their profile are most likely to ‘bite the hook’.

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