1. regularly update software to safeguard against threat:always update your Apps especially when you’re notified to do so. Some applications like bank APPs, WhatsApp Facebook etc. goes as far as denying the user access until the APP is updated,
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1. Treat ill links with caution and keep personal details private: always verify links to ensue its very safe before clicking.
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WAYS TO PREVENT SOCIAL ENGINEERING ATTACKS
1. Question Unexpected messages: when you receive a message that requires you to claim and item that someone gifted you. This message will require you to either send the code sent to your phone or pay a certain amount. @dahel_techies
Phishing is carried out through E-mail to steal sensitive information like login details, OTP, etc
WHALING: this is an attack on high profile individuals like politicians, celebrities, CEOs etc. This is a form of phishing that centers on A level executives. @cloud_mavin
SOCIAL ENGINEERING ATTACK INCLUDES:
PHISHING
WHALING
VISHING
PHISHING: this attack is mostly targeted on sensitive information mostly via Emails. it's widespread attack that involves sending fraudulent communication which will appear to come from a reputable source.@Cloud_mavin
SOCIAL ENGINEERING:
This is a deceptive practice where attackers manipulate individuals into giving out confidential or personal information for fraudulent purpose.
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CYBER SECURITY:
Cyber security means securing the hardware, software and data connections from cyber-attack. It can also be described as the various means individuals and enterprise devise in preventing unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized system.
Nigeria’s presidential election draws to a close, with Bola Tinubu declared the victor amidst cries of vote rigging. When it comes to Nigeria’s electoral commission and its chairman Mahmood Yakubu, INCOMPETENCE & CORRUPTION are the name of the game. https://t.co/k1yowS2hDW
I’m glad to report that all those arrested in a church by Fulani Islamic terrorist @PoliceNG in Enugu earlier today have been released. I commend Gov. Ugwuanyi for his timely intervention but let this be the last time Fulani Jihadists in police uniform will desecrate a church.
I call on ICC Prosecutor, @FATOU_BENSOUDA to open an @IntlCrimCourt investigation into the extrajudicial KILLINGS of #EndSARS protesters in #Nigeria & expand the investigation to ALL extrajudicial killings in NIGERIA since 2015, including those killed in #PythonDance in 2017.