Background Description
As Brunei has implemented e-learning and e-teaching, various online platforms are being used to facilitate online studies. Google Classroom is one of the popular options being utilized.
Impact
Use of weak passwords may lead to compromised account and personal information.
Recommendation
Background Description:
Many organizations and schools have moved to online platforms due to the global COVID-19 pandemic situation. One of the popular online platforms being used for communications is Microsoft Teams.
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Background Description:
Since the Coronavirus pandemic, Zoom video conferencing service has seen a huge increase in downloads and is now being used by millions for work and e-learning.
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Background Description
As everyone is aware of Coronavirus (COVID-19) panic situation, cybercriminals are taking the opportunity to send spam message of data giveaway by clicking on the link www.internet-covid19.com.
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Background:
The Covid-19 outbreak has shown a very drastic effect globally, with no exception to Brunei Darussalam. As the virus continues to spread, online platforms are now a key target for scammers to reach potential victims through "Phishing”, (e.g. fake online shopping sites and email) and "Smishing" (via text messages in which scammers normally offer free face masks, or even cures, vaccine and treatment for COVID-19).
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