Cyber Security Awareness
Beware of fake QR codes
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns people of fake QR codes. Scammers are using fake QR codes to collect personal information. This is known as QR phishing.
Common ways scammers QR phish
Use time constraint messages or fear tactics to lead people to scan the QR code.
Pretend to be an email or a text message from a legitimate source, such as a government agency or a well-known company.
Covering up public QR codes, such as ones on parking meters, with fake QR codes.
Distribution of fake QR codes pretending to be coupons for things like grocery items.
There are measures we can take to prevent these fake QR code from harming us
Do not scan and open QR codes from unknown senders.
Even if the sender looks legitimate, if you were not expecting anything, do not scan the QR code right away. Verify the source of the message and approach the content with caution.
Before opening a QR code to a website, double check the URL and make sure the URL is leading you to the proper website.
Treat QR codes like any other web links. Always use precaution when scanning, opening, and downloading anything from QR codes, especially the public ones and the source of unknown ones.
Internet Browsing
Understand internet safety features are keys protecting you from expose your personal information to public
Check HTTPS(HyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer) usage
2-Step authentication method : Use 2-step authentication method to protect your financial accounts by using strong password and access code. Access code can only be used once from your phone.
Mobile Application
Create a complex password in unison with biometrics to unlock your phone and mobile banking account.
Do not use your personal or family information for your password. Ex)family name, birth date, and etc....
Download the mobile banking application directly from the google play store or apple app store.
If using WiFi, only use trusted WiFi connections and disable WiFi once you are finished.
Disable Bluetooth if it is not in use.
Download and install software updates when prompted.
Do not download files or click on links sent via text/email by senders whom you cannot verify.
Do not answer phone calls by unknown numbers.
Do not leave your mobile device unattended in public.
Never share account details with anyone.
Minimize your digital footprint on social media by keeping personal information such as phone numbers and emails private.
Email Usage
Avoid failing into phishing email is a good practice prevent someone stole your sensitive information
Phishing email is type of online attack that trying to trick you to open their suspicious links.
Always ask you to click their links to view the important information
Sender’s email address is not match the email content
Use other company’s name and logo
Urgency message – Force you to take action immediately
Missing recipient’s name – your identity
Avoid falling into phishing email:
Don’t click any suspicious links
Think twice before any action
Search the legitimate link via Google first
Move the scam email to junk box or mark it as spam
Confirm the request information with your service provider