From the type of visa being issued to its validity – here are some tips to help you avoid getting scammed
life and living1 week ago
As harmless as it may seem, sharing pictures online could come with a heavy price. With the use of advanced technology in the world of scams and frauds, scammers could be using your memories to extract personal information.
Issuing an advisory, the UAE's Cyber Security Council has urged residents to think twice before posting a video or picture on social media.
To avoid cyber threats, users must learn the balance between oversharing online and continuing to share images in a way that will not violate their privacy and also make sure they are having a good time.
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As surprising as it may seem, hackers can take vital information from just your photos. Here is a list of information that might be extracted:
While it may be daunting to learn that you might have to be careful while even simply posting a photo, the good news is that there are ways to protect yourself from unauthorised access, theft, and misuse.
Here are some do's and dont's that must be followed while posting images and videos online.
Do's
Dont's
Finding the balance between sharing and oversharing might be difficult, but it's important to remember that oversharing could lead to serious threats like:
The UAE has set in place multiple platforms that residents can resort to when reporting a cybercrime.
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