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Attackers use a variety of techniques to discover passwords, including using powerful tools freely available on the internet. The advice in this infographic makes password security easier for users, improving your system security as a result

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This glossary explains some common words and phrases relating to cyber

security, originally published via the @NCSC Twitter channel throughout

December. The NCSC is working to demystify the jargon used within the

cyber industry. 

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Only install apps from official app stores, such as Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store. Jailbreaking, rooting or disabling any of the default security features of your mobile device may leave it more susceptible to malware infections.

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This infographic published in the Cyber Security Special Report highlights the security risks the internet of things presents. 

The infographic reveals that 25% of identified enterprise attacks will involve the internet of things by 2020, meanwhile only 10% of IT security budgets will be spent protecting systems against these attacks.

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Always use a strong and unique password for every online account you have. That way, if the password for one account is compromised, it can't be used to access your other accounts.

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The ACD programme outlines how the NCSC intends to tackle, in a relatively automated way, a significant proportion of the cyber attacks that hit the UK. Automation means the measures scale much better. It's not a panacea but should help us mitigate the impact of a significant proportion of the attacks. 

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Online shopping can save you considerable time, effort and money...There are however, some risks associated with shopping online. Following just a few simple steps can make online shopping much safer

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Not using anti-virus software, or not updating your anti-virus when prompted, will leave your devices more vulnerable to malware

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The infographic summarises the security controls you can apply to reduce your organisation’s exposure to a successful cyber attack.

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Whilst marketed to the public as investments Binary Options are essentially bets on whether certain prices within financial markets will rise or fall.

There are only two options with this type of investment, "cash or nothing" : guess correctly and win, or guess incorrectly and lose all the money you invested.

 Binary Options are not regulated as an investment in the UK at present, which might be one of the reasons why criminals are increasingly using the guise of Binary Option Traders to defraud people. These fraudsters often use social networking sites and apps to lure potential victims with the promise of guaranteed returns on their investments.

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