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Cyber Security

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Cyber-crime attacks people first, not machines — which is why your habits are the ship's first line of defence. This guide covers the threats, the everyday precautions and the signs of a phishing approach.[1]

The threat and the response

To combat cyber-crime, many countries and international organisations have implemented individual data rights and created laws enabling data-protection standards, and have created and sponsored best-practice standards. Your company depends on you to be the first line of defence, and your online habits matter.

Everyday precautions

  • Turn off Bluetooth when you don't intend to use it — it is a potential gateway for cyber-criminals into your smartphone.
  • Use a strong password and never share it.
  • Don't open an attachment unless you know who it is from and you are expecting the file.
  • Lower the risk of an e-mail virus by knowing who sent you an e-mail and why.
  • Remember that posting personal information on social media does compromise your cyber-security.
  • A smartphone can get viruses just like a computer.
  • Never having had a problem downloading free music and movies does not make it safe.

Phishing and personal approaches

A common way for cyber-criminals to make a personal approach is spear phishing — a targeted message crafted for you. A reputable business will not ask for your personal information or credit-card details via e-mail. The single most effective upgrade is attitude: move from "It won't happen to me" to "I'm a potential target".

Safer practice

Generally, using your smartphone as a mobile hotspot is safer than joining unknown Wi-Fi networks. Treat unexpected links, attachments and requests as suspect until verified.

Key facts to remember

  • You are the first line of defence; your online habits count.
  • Turn off Bluetooth when unused; use a strong password and never share it.
  • Don't open unexpected attachments; know who sent an e-mail and why.
  • Spear phishing is the common personal approach.
  • Posting personal information online compromises your security.
  • A smartphone can catch viruses; free downloads being "fine so far" proves nothing.
  • A reputable business won't ask for personal or card details by e-mail; use your phone as a hotspot.

Sources

  1. IMO Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3) — shipboard cyber risk management, with the ISM Code (SOLAS Chapter IX).

Compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against the official documents. Published by the MaritimeTest editorial team.

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  1. Question 1

    What has been done by many countries and international organizations to combat cyber-crime?
    • They have implemented individual data rights and created laws that enable data protection standards. In addition they have created and sponsored best practice standards.
    • They have denied access to certain web-pages.

  2. Question 2

    Is the following statement true or false? Turn off Bluetooth when you don't intend to use it. It is a potential gateway for cyber-criminals to get access to your smartphone.
    • True.
    • False.

  3. Question 3

    Which of the following statements indicates a way of lowering the risk of catching an e-mail virus?
    • Knowing who sent you an e-mail and why can help you reduce the risk of catching a virus.
    • You must first download an attachment from your e-mail to be infected by malware.
    • My antivirus software catches all e-mail viruses.

  4. Question 4

    Which of the following is a common way for cyber-criminals to make a personal approach?
    • Spear Phishing.
    • By sending spam e-mails.
    • Via a Secure WiFi.

  5. Question 5

    What is generally safer to use?
    • Your smartphone as a mobile hotspot.
    • Public WiFi.

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