DIn the crosshairs: Cybersecurity

Best practices in cybersecurity

Test your knowledge about cybersecurity. Also learn how to report it a cyber attack.

Online fraud is the most frequent cybercrime in Peru. 5 out of 10 Peruvians who report being a victim of cybercriminals suffered an online scam.

Peruvian police agent Manuel Guerrero said that one problem is people usually don't reports cyebr attacks. Also, companies do not have back up.

What to do if you are a cybercrime victim?

"Users can report a cybercrime at any police station. They do not have to come to Divindat, " Guerrero said. The police station must register the information. Divindat will take charge of the investigation.

Also, you can call to this phone number: (01) 431-8898

I want to bbuy online, what precautions should I take?

If you are going to perform online operations, enter the web address of the entity in the URL bar to avoid 'falling' on fake websites.
Do not use public Wi Fi or Internet booths
Do not use illegal software.

How can I avoid ransomware?

Do not expose yourself. Do not provide all personal data in social media or by email.
Regularly renew the keys to your personal social media and email accounts. Avoid using birthday dates, phone numbers, or personal documents.
Do not share bank information by email.
It is important to keep the computer's antivirus updated. Do not use illegal software.
You can report to Facebook and Twitter if someone is trying to supplant your identity.

Also, Eset shared some suggestions:

Update operating systems and applications to the latest available version
Do not execute files of dubious origin that could arrive as attachments in emails. This recommendation also applies in case of receiving a suspicious email from a known contact.
Back up frecuently.

I got a special offer by email, do I trust this information?

Discard emails that request personal data (banks do not request to confirm passwords or passwords through emails).
Do not enter to the site. Call to the store to confirm the information.