Reply To: OCU C)OST C Discussion Lesson 10
Hi James,
Your analysis of new risks on mobile and physical devices is very insightful. Phishing attacks, fake Wi-Fi hotspots, and social engineering are serious threats today.
I agree that phishing attacks trick people and target your personal information. Then a fake Wi-Fi attacker is a concern in public areas. As many people are susceptible to these methods. I have heard of people being tricked by catfishing methods which can lead to fraud.
For people to reduce risks they could use a virtual private network (VPNs) for public network connections, encrypting data, setting up multiple firewalls, using multi-factor authentication (MFA), and continuously educating users are essential. As new threats and techniques emerge, we must stay informed and vigilant is crucial for security