Page 10 - The Standard - April 2019

Technology

& Innovation

Cyber attacks pose an increasing threat to not
only LEO but also You. Take a moment to think
about how many times you tap your passcode
into your phone or desktop in front of colleagues,
friends or strangers; or how many times you
have received a spam or phishing email.
The speedy development of internet and technology has
led to the boom of cyber attacks and cyber crime is now the
2 most reported crime in the UK. Common types of cyber
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crime include identity theft and spam and phishing emails.
Here are few basic tips help you stay secure:
Keep your computer current with the latest patches
and updates
Make sure your computer is configured securely
Choose strong passwords and keep them safe
Protect your computer with security software
Use public Wi-Fi hotspots carefully
Protect your online information
Protect yourself from being scammed
Two-step verification
What is LEO doing to stay cyber secure?
To help you stay safe, LEO have launched a new training
course “Computer Security in the Workplace ” to improve
your knowledge of how you can be more cyber savvy.
This course is part of LEO’s mandatory training plan and
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is therefore essential that you complete by 31 May 2019.
April 2019