Cyber crimes have been increasing on an everyday basis, and they often target students in financial scams or stealing their personal information. To help students out, Cambridge University shares 5 ways that will help avoid cyber crime and scams aimed at students.
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Install Antivirus software: The first way to protect your information is to install antivirus software that will keep your device free from viruses.
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Be aware of phishing scams: Scams commonly target students by appearing to be from legitimate sources, like the Student Loans Company, your bank or official government agencies. If you think you have disclosed information in a phishing scam, you can report it to the cyber crime branch.
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Review social media accounts: It is important to review the security and privacy settings of the social media accounts you use. Scammers can use information they find online about you to make you think they are legitimate.
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Safeguard your bank account: Do not allow anyone to transact from your personal bank accounts. This is called money muling and is a form of fraud and money laundering for which you can be prosecuted. Criminals target students with offers to make large sums of money easily by getting involved in this criminal activity.
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Protect your online accounts: It is important to protect your online accounts by setting up a strong password and two-step verification or multifactor authentication.