60% of data breaches are due to improper use

Abu Dhabi Digital warns against answering anonymous calls

• Abu Dhabi Digital warns of fraudsters' deceptions.

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The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority has warned Internet and social media users against responding to electronic fraud and scam messages, noting that fraudsters often pretend to work for a trusted institution, such as a bank, or provide health care, or as government officials to request personal or financial information.

She called on individuals to verify the identity of any person requesting this type of sensitive data, noting that fraudsters may also warn the victim of the possibility of losing a prize if he does not respond to them, or that one of his relatives or friends may be exposed to a problem, calling for caution if Someone tried to urge you to take immediate action.

She noted that about 75% of employees use the same work passwords for their personal accounts, and that about 60% of data breaches occur due to improper use of credentials.

The authority warned users against using weak and repetitive passwords, sharing personal data over the Internet, answering anonymous calls or visiting suspicious websites.

She cautioned that passwords are not just a combination of symbols, numbers and letters, but rather a security shield that protects the user from cyber attacks, protects him from penetration and unauthorized access to his data, and enables him to browse the Internet safely, stressing that cyber security is everyone's responsibility.

As part of an awareness campaign through her accounts on social media, in partnership with the Cyber ​​Security Council and the Government Support Department, she stressed the importance of taking caution and caution, and that the user be informed and aware of the risks of cybersecurity, and responsible for implementing the correct security measures while browsing various means and forms of social communication and the Internet, and from This includes not sharing personal data with anyone, reading and understanding the policy of any service or product requested, and inquiring about the identity of the caller.

She emphasized the continuation of its efforts and endeavors to reduce the risk of falling victim to cyber fraud, by educating individuals to be aware of cyber risks, to be vigilant on the Internet, and to adhere to cybersecurity behaviors as a lifestyle to protect privacy and data.

There are also things that the user can do to maintain his security online, including being constantly informed of all risks and being careful when using the Internet, and making cybersecurity measures and procedures a lifestyle.

She indicated that among the most prominent cybersecurity risks facing users are viruses, data theft and passwords, calling on users in the event of cyber-attacks to contact the security service on the number

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The authority indicated that technological progress may have a positive impact on human life, as it is an essential factor in facilitating life, which may, at the same time, be a reason for an increase in cyber attacks day after day, so protecting privacy and information has become more important than ever.

She explained that cybersecurity is a set of procedures and measures that are taken to protect data, electronic systems and networks from cyber attacks, and now almost everything is done through cyberspace, such as e-commerce, smart cities, smart phones and many others.

She explained that cyberspace is a complex system created through the interaction of people, programs and services on the Internet across devices and networks.

The rise in cybercrime

According to the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, global statistics indicate an increase in cyber crimes, including those targeting small businesses, and 94% of malware comes via e-mail, and according to the latest forecasts, these attacks are likely to continue their upward trajectory.

She stressed that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility, calling on individuals to be wary of electronic attacks, as it is one of the biggest risks in the digital world, noting that cybersecurity techniques supported by artificial intelligence pave the way to reduce them, as they can identify patterns in large data sets and discover trends in Malware categorizes threats faster than humans.

• 75% of employees use work passwords in their personal accounts.

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