[Chapter-delegates] Fwd: [Internet Policy] Fwd: an unforgettable place

[Marius Hole]

>
> On Mar 4, 2017, at 2:05 PM, vinton cerf <vgcerf at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> the best phish filter is being careful what you click on.
>
> Reminds me of this article: http://blog.checkpoint.com/
2016/10/06/5-tips-fight-back-ransomware/

1. Back Up Your Data and Files
*2. Educate Employees to Recognize Potential Threats*
3. Limit Access to Those That Need It
4. Keep Signature-Based Protections Up-To-Date
5. Implement Multi-Layered Security, Including Advanced Threat Prevention
Technologies

"we are only as strong as our weakest link"

> I usually forward suspicious messages to the apparent sender asking if
> they sent it and warning them not to click on the link if they were not the
> source.
>
> I would say that in over 90% of the cases I can spot the "fishy" ones...
taking the time to see the original message and analyse the information
there will give you most indicators you need to decide if this is junk or
not. The few odd ones I'm left with, I'll check the addresses/links towards
online url scan services, like Trend Micro.

I'm left with very rare occasions where I have to ask the sender if it's
actually from them.


/MH
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