e-crime
security IT systems. It stands to reason that if e-criminals are
constantly evolving and improving their methods of attack, then we should be doing the same with our means of defence. It is no coincidence that the increase in cyber criminal
activity coincides with the rise in use of smartphones and social media. According to research from online security experts Symantec, users of Facebook, Twitter and Google’s mobile operating system, Android, are said to be particularly vulnerable. This makes them an attractive prospect for e-criminals on the lookout for new ways in which they can catch out unsuspecting victims. Symantec estimates that one in six links posted on Facebook
pages are connected to malicious software. Victims are being caught out on their smartphones and
social media networks, so businesses should ensure they’re aware of the risks and know how to help people. Most people wouldn’t trust a complete stranger who
approached you in the street, but the same cannot be said for social media? More caution should be adopted, as all too often curiosity can lead to a computer or smartphone becoming infected with harmful malware. The e-Crime Wales website has factsheets to help
individuals and businesses stay informed, including one which explains the threats of social networking and advises businesses on how to avoid these unwanted consequences. e-Crime Wales aims to ensure that businesses in Gwent
stay one step ahead of criminals wherever they strike. Identity theft and the theft of money are more common online, but in the most extreme circumstances cases of cyber stalking can even lead to physical attacks. Geotagging facilities on gadgets like
iPhones, which can provide ‘check-in’ alerts at certain locations, flag up to criminals when people are not at home and can often give out far more detailed information than was ever intended. Sony may have rectified the problems
that it has been experiencing with its online network as much as it can, but individuals are being caught by cyber crime every day. Perhaps this latest example will be a wake-
up call to organisations which need to train people to reduce the influence and success that e-Criminals are currently experiencing. More action on training the tools of prevention
is crucial to the future success of not just e-crime defence, but national security, corporate success and personal freedoms. Businesses need to ensure they’re one step ahead of
the criminals, for more information on how to ensure your business is go to
www.ecrimewales.com
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