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Can we do a thread for Cybersecurity beginners and enthusiasts? Can you please share links/resources that has helped you in your Cybersecurity journey? What advise do you have for anyone planning to start their Cybersecurity journey?
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Day 26
Educate Senior Citizens.
Our parents and grandparents need cybersecurity awareness too!
Scammers use fake messages, calls, and prizes to steal information.
Teach them to avoid suspicious links, never share OTPs, and verify offers before responding.
Educate Senior Citizens.
Our parents and grandparents need cybersecurity awareness too!
Scammers use fake messages, calls, and prizes to steal information.
Teach them to avoid suspicious links, never share OTPs, and verify offers before responding.
Throughout the month of October, I will be engaging in a 31 days Cybersecurity Diet as part of my contribution to the conversations regarding Cybersecurity Awareness.
Each day, I will post a basic Cybersecurity topic, share few tips and ask a question. I want to encourage urity to join me by using the Cybersecurity diet to also educate people about basic Cybersecurity awareness. Let’s continue to spread the word and support the ecosystem to reduce Cybersecurity breaches 💪
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Every day, there’s at least one company laying off employees. We’re living in brutal times. 😭😭😭
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Well, the older generations grew up with the fact that if it's a call/text from the "bank", it can be trusted.
You don’t need to be a tech guru to stay safe online😂.
Simple habits and one rule (pause before you act) prevents you from falling scams. Asking for help is a strength.
You don’t need to be a tech guru to stay safe online😂.
Simple habits and one rule (pause before you act) prevents you from falling scams. Asking for help is a strength.
Day 26: Educate Senior Citizens
“Knowledge is the best ingredient for online safety 👀”
Cybersecurity awareness should extend to everyone, including senior citizens who may be less familiar with common online scams. A little guidance can help them understand how scammers operate, question suspicious requests, and make safer decisions when using their phones or browsing the internet.
Imagine your grandmother receives a text message claiming she has won a cash prize. The message asks her to click a link and provide her bank details to claim the reward. Excited by the offer, she follows the instructions without realising that the message is fraudulent.
Quick Tip: Take time to explain the warning signs of scams, such as unexpected prizes, suspicious links, requests for personal information, and messages that pressure people to act quickly. Encourage them to verify offers before responding and to contact someone they trust when uncertain.
What is one online safety habit every senior citizen should know?
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Mentee Spotlight @__Zaayn_ ✨
Joining the mentorship programme changed how Bolu approached her job search. She received practical coaching on how to approach interviews, communicate her experience, and present herself effectively. She applied what she learned in her subsequent hem with a new level of confidence and preparation, and secured a job after the next few interviews she attended.
The programme also helped Bolu grow beyond the technical side of cybersecurity. The public-speaking sessions strengthened her communication skills, while the presentations and project defenses improved her ability to clearly explain ideas and present her work.
One of her most valuable experiences was being appointed Co-lead for a cross-domain joint project. The experience strengthened her leadership and collaboration skills while broadening her understanding of the different areas that make up the cybersecurity landscape.
By the end of the programme, Bolu had become more effective in her work, more comfortable collaborating with teammates, and more knowledgeable about cybersecurity beyond her immediate area of expertise.
Her standout moments were the public-speaking sessions, debates, and the projects she worked on. Each experience challenged her in a different way and contributed to her growth both professionally and personally.
Overall, the mentorship programme gave Bolu practical experiences and skills that she continues to apply in her career. I am proud of you Bolu 💪
Joining the mentorship programme changed how Bolu approached her job search. She received practical coaching on how to approach interviews, communicate her experience, and present herself effectively. She applied what she learned in her subsequent hem with a new level of confidence and preparation, and secured a job after the next few interviews she attended.
The programme also helped Bolu grow beyond the technical side of cybersecurity. The public-speaking sessions strengthened her communication skills, while the presentations and project defenses improved her ability to clearly explain ideas and present her work.
One of her most valuable experiences was being appointed Co-lead for a cross-domain joint project. The experience strengthened her leadership and collaboration skills while broadening her understanding of the different areas that make up the cybersecurity landscape.
By the end of the programme, Bolu had become more effective in her work, more comfortable collaborating with teammates, and more knowledgeable about cybersecurity beyond her immediate area of expertise.
Her standout moments were the public-speaking sessions, debates, and the projects she worked on. Each experience challenged her in a different way and contributed to her growth both professionally and personally.
Overall, the mentorship programme gave Bolu practical experiences and skills that she continues to apply in her career. I am proud of you Bolu 💪
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Dr Iretioluwa Akerele retweeted
Everyone deserves to feel safe online Helping them in recognizing scams can protect their money, personal information and peace of mind.
Teach them to avoid suspicious links, question unexpected offers and verify messages before sharing personal details or sending money.
Teach them to avoid suspicious links, question unexpected offers and verify messages before sharing personal details or sending money.
Day 26: Educate Senior Citizens
“Knowledge is the best ingredient for online safety 👀”
Cybersecurity awareness should extend to everyone, including senior citizens who may be less familiar with common online scams. A little guidance can help them understand how scammers operate, question suspicious requests, and make safer decisions when using their phones or browsing the internet.
Imagine your grandmother receives a text message claiming she has won a cash prize. The message asks her to click a link and provide her bank details to claim the reward. Excited by the offer, she follows the instructions without realising that the message is fraudulent.
Quick Tip: Take time to explain the warning signs of scams, such as unexpected prizes, suspicious links, requests for personal information, and messages that pressure people to act quickly. Encourage them to verify offers before responding and to contact someone they trust when uncertain.
What is one online safety habit every senior citizen should know?
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Dr Iretioluwa Akerele retweeted
@ireteeh The way I discuss with my Grandma about Security awareness ehn. Everyone in my family will say this cybersecurity woman since you start learning cybersecurity like this you won’t let us rest 😂😂😂😂
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Dr Iretioluwa Akerele retweeted
@ireteeh Do not click on unverified links. My neighbor's phone was hacked through a link sent to his phone that he clicked. They emptied 3 of his bank account.
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Day 26: Educate Senior Citizens
“Knowledge is the best ingredient for online safety 👀”
Cybersecurity awareness should extend to everyone, including senior citizens who may be less familiar with common online scams. A little guidance can help them understand how scammers operate, question suspicious requests, and make safer decisions when using their phones or browsing the internet.
Imagine your grandmother receives a text message claiming she has won a cash prize. The message asks her to click a link and provide her bank details to claim the reward. Excited by the offer, she follows the instructions without realising that the message is fraudulent.
Quick Tip: Take time to explain the warning signs of scams, such as unexpected prizes, suspicious links, requests for personal information, and messages that pressure people to act quickly. Encourage them to verify offers before responding and to contact someone they trust when uncertain.
What is one online safety habit every senior citizen should know?
“Knowledge is the best ingredient for online safety 👀”
Cybersecurity awareness should extend to everyone, including senior citizens who may be less familiar with common online scams. A little guidance can help them understand how scammers operate, question suspicious requests, and make safer decisions when using their phones or browsing the internet.
Imagine your grandmother receives a text message claiming she has won a cash prize. The message asks her to click a link and provide her bank details to claim the reward. Excited by the offer, she follows the instructions without realising that the message is fraudulent.
Quick Tip: Take time to explain the warning signs of scams, such as unexpected prizes, suspicious links, requests for personal information, and messages that pressure people to act quickly. Encourage them to verify offers before responding and to contact someone they trust when uncertain.
What is one online safety habit every senior citizen should know?
Throughout the month of October, I will be engaging in a 31 days Cybersecurity Diet as part of my contribution to the conversations regarding Cybersecurity Awareness.
Each day, I will post a basic Cybersecurity topic, share few tips and ask a question. I want to encourage urity to join me by using the Cybersecurity diet to also educate people about basic Cybersecurity awareness. Let’s continue to spread the word and support the ecosystem to reduce Cybersecurity breaches 💪
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Monday Motivation ✨
“All sorts of things can happen when you’re open to new ideas and play around with things” 💪
“All sorts of things can happen when you’re open to new ideas and play around with things” 💪
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Dr Iretioluwa Akerele retweeted
60 days to Christmas Eve 🎄
Funny how a year that once seemed so long is already making its way towards the exit.
A lot can still happen between now and then.
Funny how a year that once seemed so long is already making its way towards the exit.
A lot can still happen between now and then.
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We will give data to people actively learning Cybersecurity next week. Kindly reach out to me if you would like to donate to our monthly data drive ✨
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Day 25/31: Think Before You Scan a QR Code 👀
QR codes are convenient, but cybercriminals can use fake QR codes to steal your personal or financial information.
🚗 Example: You scan a parking QR code, open a fake payment website, and unknowingly expose your card details.
QR codes are convenient, but cybercriminals can use fake QR codes to steal your personal or financial information.
🚗 Example: You scan a parking QR code, open a fake payment website, and unknowingly expose your card details.
Day 25: Check Before Scanning QR Codes
“Scan with care, don’t feed scammers 👀”
QR codes make everyday tasks easier, from viewing menus to paying for parking. But cybercriminals can replace legitimate codes with malicious ones that lead to fake websites designed to steal your personal or financial information.
Imagine this: You park your car and scan a QR code on a parking sign to pay. The website looks convincing, but the code has been replaced with a fake one designed to steal your card details. You could end up paying a scammer instead of the parking operator.
Quick tip: Preview the web address before opening it. Check that the domain matches the official site. Look for signs of tampering, and verify payment instructions through an official website or app if anything seems suspicious.
What steps can help verify whether a QR code leads to a legitimate website?
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Dr Iretioluwa Akerele retweeted
✅Day25: A QR code is a square barcode that stores data most often a website link, or payment info. @ireteeh
Your phone camera reads the pattern and opens whatever is encoded inside. That is useful for menus,payments, and useful lookalike codes that send you to phishing sites.
Your phone camera reads the pattern and opens whatever is encoded inside. That is useful for menus,payments, and useful lookalike codes that send you to phishing sites.
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Dr Iretioluwa Akerele retweeted
A QR code hides something I normally want to inspect before clicking:
The destination.
Where does it lead? Does it redirect? What domain actually loads?
From a SOC perspective, these questions matter.
A QR code is just another path to a URL. Verify before trusting.
The destination.
Where does it lead? Does it redirect? What domain actually loads?
From a SOC perspective, these questions matter.
A QR code is just another path to a URL. Verify before trusting.
Day 25: Check Before Scanning QR Codes
“Scan with care, don’t feed scammers 👀”
QR codes make everyday tasks easier, from viewing menus to paying for parking. But cybercriminals can replace legitimate codes with malicious ones that lead to fake websites designed to steal your personal or financial information.
Imagine this: You park your car and scan a QR code on a parking sign to pay. The website looks convincing, but the code has been replaced with a fake one designed to steal your card details. You could end up paying a scammer instead of the parking operator.
Quick tip: Preview the web address before opening it. Check that the domain matches the official site. Look for signs of tampering, and verify payment instructions through an official website or app if anything seems suspicious.
What steps can help verify whether a QR code leads to a legitimate website?
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