Cyber Safety Tips from Nepal Police Cyber Bureau

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If it's too good to be true, it's probably fake.

 

• Do not click on unexpected / unsolicited links and mails that claim to be lottery tickets, gifts or other free stuff.

• You may receive messages claiming gift from abroad by showing photos of the gift, iPhones and asking money for customs charge. Do not fall for such trap

• Don't fall for scams claiming attractive job opportunities that require you paying money or investing beforehand.

• Keep your private information private. Do not share ANY kind of private or personal information, photos / videos and other details with anyone.

• If someone on your friend list asks for money through chatting / messages, call and verify to make sure -- it may be a hacked ID.

• Spare time to talk to family members, especially children - about the use of technology and online dangers.

• Use a secure password and change it from time to time.

• Use 2FA or MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) on online accounts whenever possible. This means password along with OTP.

• Do not perform banking transactions or sensitive information on Free Wi-Fi available in public places.

• Update the computer/laptop from time to time, use reliable Anti-Virus systems.

• Make regular backups of necessary details and data (Portable Hard Disk, Cloud, etc.).