Hosted by Identity Theft Resource Center and Cybercrime Support Network.
Thank you to all of those who participated in yesterday’s #InternetSafetyChat, hosted in honor of Internet Safety Month. With 407 conversations and a potential reach of 650 thousand people, #InternetSafetyChat was a success! We were thrilled to see so many informative, helpful resources and tips shared. These chats are made great by thought-provoking responses from participants like you.
Here are some of our favorite answers from the Twitter chat:
Q1: Internet safety risks are always changing. What are some new internet safety risks you’ve observed?
A1. #Formjacking is a new tactic that cybercriminals are using to insert malicious code to a reputable website and gain access to sensitive user information. https://t.co/c8yq2yLBju #InternetSafetyChat pic.twitter.com/nZUB3Id3Ne
— IDTheftCenter (@IDTheftCenter) June 29, 2020
Children are now using the same network/tech parents need for work, this could become a vulnerability in the house that hackers might try to exploit. That’s why is important for the entire family to learn good cyber safety habits #internetSafetyChat https://t.co/7fwLtnX7vY
— Center for Cyber Safety and Education (@ISC2Cares) June 29, 2020
Q2: What internet safety risks do young adults and teens face most often?
Young adults are using more #P2P payment apps and are not aware of how they can be targeted if their settings are public. 💸#InternetSafetyChat https://t.co/yQ3npVxRLE
— Eva Velasquez (@ITRCCEO) June 29, 2020
A2: Young adults & teens are more at risk for social media scams. Scammers can use personal info shared online to guess passwords, phish, or impersonate your social media. Recovery page for children, teens, & young adults: https://t.co/11YLoMKoWH #InternetSafetyChat
— Cybercrime Support (@cybersupportnet) June 29, 2020
The online ecosystem is a strange brew of anonymity and intimacy that is confusing for many, when the truth is that it’s neither: it’s very much public! #InternetSafetyChat https://t.co/s00AHKLtp7
— Sticky Password (@stickypassword) June 29, 2020
Q2b: What internet safety risks do older adults face?
Older adults may be less likely to update devices/firmware to apply much needed patches, could be prone to password reuse across services, more susceptible to robocalls and BEC scams, to name a few risks. #internetsafetychat
— Digital Guardian (@DigitalGuardian) June 29, 2020
Q3: Do you have any tips for individuals looking to improve the security of their devices and accounts?
Older adults may be less likely to update devices/firmware to apply much needed patches, could be prone to password reuse across services, more susceptible to robocalls and BEC scams, to name a few risks. #internetsafetychat
— Digital Guardian (@DigitalGuardian) June 29, 2020
A3: We should think about using devices & signing up for accounts in the same way we think about medical procedures and treatments. What are the benefits? What are the risks? What are the alternatives? You are in control of your own #informedconsent. #InternetSafetyChat
— Ryan K. Louie, MD, PhD (@ryanlouie) June 29, 2020
Q4: How does data breach affect businesses and individuals?
Yes, we’ve seen a rise in stimulus check scams and fraud taking advantage of those most vulnerable! #InternetSafetyChat https://t.co/N9sEQXQNBo
— Eva Velasquez (@ITRCCEO) June 29, 2020
A4 – A #DataBreach is an intrusion where sensitive, protected, or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen, or used by an unauthorized individual. This can have big financial repercussions for businesses and individuals: https://t.co/VWiGzJVOkg #InternetSafetyChat
— Fightcybercrime(@Fightcybercrime) June 29, 2020
Q5: What are some social media sharing guidelines that you recommend?
A5. Public platform, TikTok, is filled with fake accounts from scammers wanting to connect and get your #pii. Avoid sharing overly personal details, like your location and workplace. https://t.co/to1VyRQfJR #InternetSafetyChat
— IDTheftCenter (@IDTheftCenter) June 29, 2020
We covered some common sense rules on oversharing on social media in this infographic: https://t.co/uR9MqBxJ3X #internetsafetychat pic.twitter.com/KQhoQirY1n
— Digital Guardian (@DigitalGuardian) June 29, 2020
Q6: What are the risks of oversharing online?
Unfortunately, sharing too much information (especially when it comes to children) can evolve into a physical risk. Predators are constantly looking for victims online to later meet them in person: https://t.co/K9vFfWAswB #internetsafetychat @cybersupportnet @IDTheftCenter https://t.co/m2G7dC5pEj
— Center for Cyber Safety and Education (@ISC2Cares) June 29, 2020
Q7: We’ve discussed several cybercrime risks. Now, can you name some red flags that might help consumers watch out for these scams?
A7 We love this cheat sheet shared from@KnowBe4! Review these red flags to know what to look for when you receive unrecognized emails. #InternetSafetyChat @cybersupportnet pic.twitter.com/0YQJNpWasp
— Cybersecurity Youth Apprenticeship Initiative (@CYAI2024) June 29, 2020
A7 We love this cheat sheet shared from@KnowBe4! Review these red flags to know what to look for when you receive unrecognized emails. #InternetSafetyChat @cybersupportnet pic.twitter.com/0YQJNpWasp
— Cybersecurity Youth Apprenticeship Initiative (@CYAI2024) June 29, 2020
Q8: What are some simple steps that individuals can take right now to improve their internet safety?
A8:
-Use the least amount of information necessary to register for and use the site.
-Create a strong password and change it often.
-Turn on 2-factor authentication to get updates on suspicious logins #InternetSafetyChathttps://t.co/voXaNNDI8l pic.twitter.com/dKX7CjgNsk— IDTheftCenter (@IDTheftCenter) June 29, 2020
Start by securing your WiFi. Did you change your router password? Is your network hidden? These easy steps can help you stay safe online: https://t.co/BN8JynSqla #internetsafetychat @cybersupportnet @IDTheftCenter https://t.co/qOrUzTPKJS
— Center for Cyber Safety and Education (@ISC2Cares) June 29, 2020
Q9: Do you have any other resources to share with the chat for #InternetSafetyMonth?
A9 – Don’t miss tomorrow’s livestream on LinkedIn at 3:05pm ET– Connect with me to receive a notification for #CyberTipTuesday! https://t.co/TCdjZHg6sS #InternetSafetyChat https://t.co/gkja5UBpKh
— Kristin Judge (@kfjudge) June 29, 2020
A9 – Visit https://t.co/Z0hCXElF44 for the three golden rules to avoid scams, a quiz to test your scam-spotting skills, and more! #InternetSafetyChat
— Fightcybercrime(@Fightcybercrime) June 29, 2020
We had a great time discussing internet safety with you! A special thank you to Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) for co-hosting this chat with us in honor of Internet Safety Month.