Tips and Tricks while using the internet

Never use free stuff (open Wifi or public access to the internet)

Social networks are gold mines of personal information for cybercriminals, especially for targeted spear-phishing emails. Below are few things IT security professionals always discuss online but we mostly ignore:-

1. Any birthdays/addresses/other items. Those are used for your network passwords (most have sophisticated passwords for those refer point four below)We know many of us to use these for passwords despite the best advice to avoid. Don't also advertise them on social media platforms. Never Share your real birthdays, real full address on the internet (used in your bank details and official documents)
2. Your vacation schedule and home photos It's like an advertisement for when you will be out of town while doing reconnaissance for the criminals.
3. Your phone number Cybercriminals are getting more creative. More and more criminals are calling a targeted audience and asking for information. For example, some criminals call and pretend they are from their help desk and need to reset passwords. When in doubt, go with your gut. If something seems off or you don't know the person, ask for their contact information and look into it. Ultimately, it's better to be safe than polite. Second never use/add the phone number you used in your bank details, aadhaar card on social media platforms.
4. Your Passwords Never save your passwords in the web browsers and try not to allow “cookies” on every website.
5. Incognito mode for internet banking Close the existing web browser (open) and open a new window with incognito mode to use internet banking. Phishing isn't going anywhere. As long as people use social networks and email continues to be a key workplace communication the channel,spear-phishing will be a weapon of choice for cybercrime.