In today's digital world,
cybersecurity and Information security has become an essential concern for
every organization. Irrespective of the size and strength of an organization, a
minor cyber attack can cost millions to recover. This informative blog includes
the Dos and Don'ts of Internet security that help understand the best
cybersecurity practices.
What is Cyber
Etiquette?
Cyber etiquette is a code of
conduct or behavior required to follow while using the Internet to perform
various tasks. It is also referred to as Cyber Netiquette. It consists of
acceptable norms and rules to ensure secure communication over the Internet.
These rules help to get aware of cyber threats associated with the Internet and
prevent wrongdoings.
The Do's of Internet Security
1.
Use
of HTTPS sites
While surfing for banking
and shopping websites or paying the bills online, check whether the website's
URL begins with 'HTTPS.' Also, check for the padlock icon, which indicates a
secure connection between the website and the server.
2.
Use
of strong password
Always use unique and
hard-to-guess passwords. Create a password with special characters, symbols,
numbers, uppercase, and lowercase letters. Do not use the same passwords for
all online accounts.
3.
Must
Logout of accounts
Logging into an online
account creates a session with you and your website. If this session remains
active, it might allow attackers to exploit your session, leading to a session
hijacking. Ensure you log out of all your online accounts when you are done,
especially when using a public computer.
4.
Use
verified software or websites
Check whether the software
or website is secured and verified before downloading them into your system.
5.
Enter
the URL of the banking website manually
Access your bank's website
manually by typing its URL in the search bar. Never use the links in your email
or text message, which can lead to malware attacks.
6.
Secure
Backup regularly
Take regular backup of all
your essential files. Having backup files on a hard drive or using trusted
cloud-based backup services is necessary, and it helps to recover the data
quickly.
The
Don'ts of Internet Security
1.
Never
enable 'Keep me logged In' and 'Remember me' checkboxes
Avoid enabling 'Keep me
logged in' or 'Remember me' checkboxes on public computers. It can save and
manage your credentials in the system leading to cyber attacks.
2.
Avoid
responding to pop-up messages
Never respond to pop-up
ads, as it can redirect you to an illegitimate website that makes you enter
your credentials, leading to malware attacks. Close all kinds of pop-up screens
using the task manager.
3.
Never
use free and public Internet sources
Avoid using free, unsecured
Wi-Fi, especially for shopping or banking on the Internet. Do not log into your
social media profiles, as it can reveal your account credentials, and the
attacker can hack your social media profile.
4.
Do
not share your confidential information.
Never share your
personal/bank details over a phone, email, or SMS, even if the caller/sender
seems genuine, and it can lead to a Vishing attack.
Personal Identifiable
Information (PII), such as an Aadhar card number or SSN, is a unique number
that connects with all your Bank, Health, and other services. If it is required
to share your Aadhaar card details or SSN details, share the masked Aadhaar
number or SSN to avoid cyber attacks.
5.
Do
not use unsecured websites.
Never use or visit unsecured websites which are not protected and verified. Some websites allow entering even if it is not secure using the Advanced option, and they might be legitimate or illegitimate websites. So do not enter into such unsecure websites.
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