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UK Government reveals 2 ‘hard target’ tricks to stop bank-emptying phone attack

GOVERNMENT cyber-experts have warned Brits to make themselves “harder targets” for attacks.

In an official security memo, gadget owners are told how to avoid dangerous “phishing” attacks.

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Anyone with an iPhone or Android could be targeted by these sinister scams.

But the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has revealed key advice for Brits who want to stay safe.

“Phishing is when criminals attempt to trick people into doing ‘the wrong thing’ such as clicking a link to a dodgy website,” the memo explains.

“Phishing can be conducted via a text message, social media, or by phone, but the term ‘phishing’ is mainly used to describe attacks that arrive by email.

“Criminals send phishing emails to millions of people asking for sensitive information (like bank details).

“Or containing links to dodgy websites. Some phishing emails may contain viruses, disguised as harmless attachments, which are activated when opened.”

There are plenty of warning signs that a message is trying to “phish” you.

It might use generic greetings, veiled threats or urgent deadlines.

The sender’s name or address might not seem legitimate.

And it might request that you hand over highly sensitive info, including banking details.

All of these could be clues that you’re on the receiving end of a criminal email or text.

But if you want to stay safe, one of the best things to do is make yourself a “harder target” in the first place.

The NCSC revealed two tips on how to do that, and the first is to limit what you share online.

“Information from your website or social media accounts leaves a ‘digital footprint’ that can be exploited by criminals,” the security memo explains.

“You can make yourself less likely to be phished by doing the following.

“Criminals use publicly available information about you to make their phishing emails appear convincing.

“Review your privacy settings, and think about what you post.”

The second tip is to make sure people who know you aren’t posting too much about you online.

“Be aware what your friends, family and colleagues say about you online,” the NCSC advised.

“As this can also reveal information that can be used to target you.”

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