For buying goods varying from households to industrial goods people are nowadays more often using shopping sites. Also, good care should take after the usage becomes led to the increase in cyber crimes.
The Norton Cyber Security Insights Report 2016 reported that 49 percent of UAE residents surveyed said they had been affected by some form of cybercrime in the previous year. Go through this
Be aware of threats
The common cyber threats targeting the Middle East are fraud e-mails, get rich scams, phishing, malicious apps, mobile SIM swaps, money mules, and Voice-Phishing. Be aware of this type of contents in your transactions.
Password the first and foremost key to security
The cyber security begins with securing the basics: your username and password. “First and foremost, the risk is about controls and access. Simple steps are important. These include changing your password frequently, not using the same one across services and making sure they are not easy to predict. Do not share your passwords, write them down anywhere, or share them over SMS or email.
Always choose trusted devices and sites
Whenever you download an app, you have to make sure it’s from a trusted site. With the convenience of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and mobile applications, users may give little thought to security.
OTPs and mobile alerts
Customers need to ensure they are using security protocols such as one-time passwords and SMS verification. Should a person suspect their connection or device has been compromised, it is crucial they inform their bank immediately. Staying informed about your bank accounts with mobile banking alerts is important for secure online transactions.
Protecting against phishing
Phishing is a common threat to e-commerce in the region. These kind of sites are typically lookalike sites to an e-commerce or e-banking portal. The fraudster tries to capture the user’s cyber identity, then goes to the actual bank’s website and carries out the fraud. To protect yourself against phishing, you have to be careful about the website you are in, it is better to type the actual site address (URL) into browser address line.
Social media attacks
Today the rise of social media has helped cyber attackers. If you are a person of high-net-worth, you’ve probably got more than one social media account. With the presence on the likes of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, based on three or four profiles, hackers could probably deduct what type of an individual you are, the kind of people you meet and the places you like visiting. Based on that information, they can get a very good idea of who you are and actually try and contact you using social engineering.
Beware of Voice-Phishing
The likes of phishing have also evolved to include voice-vishing. Which uses an automated dialer system in order for a person to actually call in and share some information that they really shouldn’t. Clients need to check their security settings to see if such protocols are active.
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