Most of us are using more and more online services this year as the shops are shut, so it’s really important to make sure that you are cyber safe.The Global Security team have recorded a webinar explaining ways that you can keep your work and your personal devices safe.  The video is quite long but worth a watch.  Talk to your families and friends (especially older ones who might not be tech savvy) about it to so that they avoid being scammed this Christmas.

They recommend tips such as:

• Download apps only from official sites
• Make sure your device is locked automatically
• Update your software such as operating systems and browsers
• Back up your information periodically
• Keep your software’s antivirus up to date
• Use recognised services such as OneDrive and avoid using unknown software’s

On CEMEX devices tips such as:

• Connect to the VPN once a week
• Create a strong password of at least 8 characters
• Avoid downloading any non-corporate software’s
• When leaving home avoid using any Wi-Fi that requires downloading a software to gain access

They explain email Phishing and how cyber criminals target their victims.  The top five brands criminals pretend to be from are: Microsoft, UPS, Amazon, Apple, Zoom.

How to avoid fraud in your online shopping:

• Check to see if the website is safe, and the address starts with https:// (the ‘s’ stands for secure) look at the site’s reputation and seller’s ratings
• Don’t save your card information in the browsers of your computer or mobile
• Don’t access websites of online stores via email links. Always type the address yourself

Here is the video link for you to watch.  It is a safe link!!!!  https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/59d7dff9-0649-41ba-b267-1c236a267c6c

For more information on cyber security go to the CEMEX University “cybersecurity”.  If you think you have been subject to an attack on a work device contact: security.culture@cemex.com