Security Theory: Learn how to respond to cyber terrorism

[51CTO.com Quick Translation] There has been a lot of news about cyber terrorism recently. The world is experiencing different levels of cyber terrorism, including real terrorist activities, hacker attacks, ransomware, and more. In this article, we will discuss how to deal with cyber terrorism, including security measures you can take to ensure that you don't end up becoming a victim. We will discuss with you in detail how to think deeply when surfing the Internet, pay attention to every click, and the types of cyber terrorism and defense methods.

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Deep thinking

The first thing we need to do is to think about it. Whether you are a child or a forty-year-old parent, you can enter the world of cyber terrorism. There are many reasons why terrorists recruit their people online. First of all, it is safer and there is no risk of being caught by the police; in addition, it is easier for people to talk online and it is easier to manipulate their minds using different videos and images on the Internet, while the chances of these working in the real world are slim.

This is why terrorists recruit online. Therefore, the first thing you should do is to think correctly. You will still make friends online, but make sure you get to know them in real life as well. Don't befriend someone just because you think what they say is true. When you are asked about something or provide information, be careful about providing the information to keep you safe.

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Care about every click

Last month, there was a massive ransomware attack on the global Internet. Hackers hacked into different companies, hospitals, and personal computer systems, and they wanted to pay through Bitcoin to ensure that they would not harm your computer. Some of the people who were attacked paid the hackers. After a few days of attacks, the white hats came up with a system to get rid of the hacker attempts and curb their extortion of innocent netizens. Despite this, netizens around the world are still in an uneasy mood. How to ensure your security, depending on the importance of the data, you can handle it like this.

First, make sure your data is protected on a daily basis and back up your files frequently. With the popularity of cloud storage systems, whether it is Dropbox or Google Drive, it is not difficult to transfer all your data to cloud storage.

If you have important data on your system, it is recommended that you back it up on a different system. The same rule applies when you are managing a website. Do not rely on the hosting platform to create a backup of your website, you should create regular backups to ensure that there is no hacker attack.

Next, understand where it is safe to click and where it is not. Always look at the domain of a website you are being redirected to before you take any action on the website. Do not download files from unknown sources. Google Chrome has introduced a new feature called "Secure/Not Secure Symbol". If you look at the URL portion of your browser, you will find that there is an option in the initial part of the URL that will tell you if the site is secure or not, which can send very important information. It is often called an SSL certificate. There are some websites that are trustworthy but do not yet have their SSL certificates. In the next few years, this will clearly indicate which ones can be trusted.

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Types of Cyber ​​Terrorist Attacks

Here, we’ll discuss some common cyberterrorism attacks that will help you determine if you’re making the wrong decision.

The first is often called a simple unstructured attack. In this case, the terrorists use simple systems and tools made by the public. They often use methods such as phishing to get into someone's system. In addition, song and video download sites often carry malware.

The next type is known as an advanced structured attack. In this case, the hacker does their research before attacking you. This attack comes from the network level, and in almost all cases, the hacker controls the network or IP and, therefore, everything in the network.

There is also a type called a complex orchestrator. This is the largest type and individuals are less likely to be affected by this type of terrorism. In this case, hackers build their team to attack a country or organization on a large scale. Finally, always make sure you know what you are doing on the Internet. Don't let anyone take risks in your ignorance!

Title: Learn How to Tackle Cyber ​​Terrorism
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Translated by Liu Nina

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