Malicious Public Wifi - Sec4People SecStories™

This whiteboard explains the story of Thomas, a billing manager, who used connected through a malicious rogue WIFI network. Sec4People Expert Tip: Never connect to suspicious public wifi networks. Use a VPN connection whenever possible. Discover more stories in our Playlist.

Top 5 ways to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

This short video gives you a few tips to protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi.

What is Malware?

In this video, you will learn some of the basic concepts about malware including the difference between computer viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware and spyware.

What is Multi-Factor Authentication?

Learn what multi-factor authentication is and how it works. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an authentication method in which a computer user is granted access only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence (or factors) to an authentication mechanism: knowledge (something the user and only the user knows), possession (something the user and only the user has), and inherence (something the user and only the user is). (Source: Wikipedia).

What is Phishing?

Phishing scams are a growing threat on the Internet. By being aware of the scam, — you can feel confident in working with companies online.

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware infects your computer or mobile device, locking you out until you pay a ransom. Ransomware is a form of malicious software, or malware, which restricts access to your computer or mobile device or encrypts data until you pay a ransom in exchange for accessing your device or data again. Two forms of ransomware are currently the most widely used around the world: locker and crypto ransomware. Locker ransomware locks you out of basic computer functions, forcing you to pay a ransom to regain control. Continue reading