5 Tips You Should Know to Avoid Cybercrime If we look at police statistics, cybercrime has increased significantly in Nepal recently. Cybercrime does not happen only because of others. In some cases, if you don’t take some precautions, you can also commit cybercrime. Or you can get caught in cybercrime. To prevent such incidents from happening to you, you need to get information about cyber security.
The Cyber Bureau under the Nepal Police has been doing the work of investigating cyber crimes in Nepal. From time to time, the bureau has been providing information related to cyber security. Today we’re discussing five cybersecurity tips recommended by the bureau:
1. Use a secure password
Use a different password for each account. Keep changing from time to time. Keep a strong and unique password. Enter the password by mixing numbers, letters, and symbols.
Use two-factor authentication (TUFA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) for added security along with passwords.
2. Do not click unexpected links
If any link comes from SMS, Messenger, WhatsApp, or any other medium, do not click randomly without making sure it is trustworthy.
If you ask for money saying that a parcel or gift has arrived from abroad, customs has to be deducted; do not rush to pay the amount.
Don’t be tempted if you get a message saying that the lot has been filled.
Do not share your password or one-time password (OTP) with anyone.
3. Confidential details: ‘Keep confidential
Do not post unnecessary personal details and objectionable pictures and videos on social networks.
Be aware of links, apps, websites, online forms, etc. that come from different sources. Think before you click them.
4. Be aware of financial transactions
Do not rely on attractive gifts or a lottery that may come to your email or mobile phone.
If a person you know asks for money, saying that it is an emergency, make a phone call to confirm.
5. Be knowledgeable about technology use
Use antivirus software or an ad blocker on your computer as needed.
Use a complete copy or version (the original version) of any program or piece of software.
Make regular backups of important data in different mediums.
How do I give information about cybercrime to the bureau?
The bureau has provided various means to inform the public the public about any cybercrime. When filing a complaint at the bureau, you must not leave out the citizenship or passport number (date of birth in the case of children), the required clear screenshot, the URL related to the victim and the perpetrator, and the contact number.
You can download the application form by clicking here to file a complaint via email.
Bureau Mail Address: cyberbureau@nepalpolice.gov.np
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CyberBureauNepal
Contact No.: 9851286770/01-5319044