Why you need to choose the right password? Day after day the things that you can do online are amazing.. To keep track all of the numbers, letters and word combinations may be difficult some times to remember. Passwords are the most common means of authentication and thats why you need to choose good passwords…
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Tip of the month Feb 2017 – What is file sharing?
What is file sharing? File sharing is a technology that allows users to share files that are stored on their computers. Peer-to-peer (P2P) applications like those sharing music files are the most common forms of file-sharing technology. However P2P applications introduce security risks that may put your information or your computer in danger. What risks…
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Tip of the month December 2016 – Understanding Web site certificates
Understanding Web Site Certificates Are you planning to purchase something online or do you login often using public Wi-Fi? What you need to check before entering your credentials or credit card details is the so called Website Certificate! What are web site certificates and how do I protect myself? Website certificate means that the site…
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Tip of the month November 2016 – Staying Safe on Social Network Sites
Do you use Facebook or LinkedIn? Lear how to protect yourself. What are social network sites? A social networking website is an online platform that allows users to create a public profile and interact with other users on the website. Some well-known social network sites are Facebook, Instagram, twitter, LinkedIn etc. Some of the features…
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Tip of the month October 2016 – Stay safer on Wifi
In today's World, we want to be "always on" connected to the internet for topics like the latest news or social media posts from friends and family. This "need" to be connected leads us to actively seek out Wifi connections for our devices to connect to. This feeling will be multiplied for seafarers who have…
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Tip of the month September 2016 – Malware Trends
What is Malware? Malware comes in a variety of forms such as adware, rootkits, worms, viruses, spam and spyware among others. All forms of malware share one thing in common, they are pieces of unwanted code that embed themselves on an end-user PC system without the end-user’s knowledge. Common methods used for attack are tricking…
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Tip of the month July 2016 – Avoid getting hooked by Phishing
What is a phishing Phishing is a popular method used by Cyber criminals to acquire sensitive information from individuals or companies. Sending fake emails, SMS and phone calls pretending to be from a trusted source or company such as Banks, Suppliers, Social media & research companies, the attacker gains the trust of the victim. They…
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Tip of the month June 2016 – Don’t loose your money to employment scams
Have you been offered a job online or via email? Instead of making money it may well end up costing you. Read on to ensure you are not caught in a employment scam. Recently we have been made aware of an phishing email scam targeting seafarers, offering employment of varying ranks in an attempt to…
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Tip of the month May 2016 – How to secure your devices
Securing your devices Most Seafarers and land based staff these days own personal devices such as Smartphones, Tablets and laptops. You may also be lucky enough to have a business supplied device which hopefully is secured already by your I.T department. So this tip is for all those using their own devices on-board for keeping…
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Cyber Security Tip of the Month
Each month starting 2nd May 2016, Intermanager in co-operation with Cybersail.org will provide a new Cyber Security tip of the month on our website. Each month will focus on a different topic and allow you insight into both the threats and how to protect yourselves and your company from them. For this introduction we have…
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