These include taking a moment to evaluate the situation, refraining from clicking links or responding to messages, checking details, keeping an eye out for spelling or language mistakes, confirming information through trustworthy, official secondary channels, turning on two-factor authentication, which stops over 90% of fraudulent attempts, and turning on antivirus software to eliminate threats and safeguard devices.
The Council emphasized the need to be on the lookout for fraudulent attempts employing artificial intelligence via its official social media account. It required that those five actions be performed to determine the nature of the threat, initiate authentication, and enhance digital security.
It clarified that the user has the final say and cautioned against AI being used by scammers to deceive. These strategies seek to swiftly establish trust and encourage people to make risky choices, such as sending money or disclosing private information. This necessitates examining, challenging, and safeguarding personal information.
The council proposed a range of measures to ensure data protection. These included reading consent terms, keeping an eye out for warning indicators like excessive data collection, modifying privacy settings by limiting permissions and turning off pointless tracking, using email accounts instead of social media to log in, being cautious when using free services, verifying the data being collected before registering, and routinely reviewing and deleting data to maintain control over what is stored. The council emphasized the significance of protection, awareness, and alertness.
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