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Like in any good action movie, the villains(反派角色) often wait for a high-profile event to perform their big, evil plans.
The COVID-19 pandemic is that event—and unfortunately, cyber criminals are taking advantage of it. COVID-19-related scams and cyber attacks are on the rise. To keep yourself, your family and your devices safe, it's important to stay aware of what's out there and know how to avoid it.
What to watch out for
Phishing
Phishing messages are emails and text messages designed to trick you into giving up information or clicking a link that could infect your device.
COVID-19-related phishing attempts, particularly those pretending to be from healthcare organizations, are becoming more and more common.
Malware
Malware is malicious software designed to infiltrate（潜入）or damage a device. With many people working from home during COVID-19, cyber criminals are looking for new opportunities.
False or misleading information
It might be a phrase you are tired of hearing, but “fake news” is always out there. And in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to know what is true and what is false.
What you can do
Protect your password
Creating a strong password is a quick and easy way to prevent cyber criminals from accessing your accounts. Follow these tips to create a stronger password.
·Use at least eight characters
·Use a combination of upper- and lower-case letters and at least one number
· Include at least one character that isn't a letter or number, like ! , # or $
·Use a series of letters that only make sense to you, like the first letters of each word in a sentence
Once you've created a strong password, remember to never share it with anyone. Ever.
Enable multi-factor authentication(多重验证)
A strong password is great. But enabling multi-factor authentication can add an additional layer of security to your accounts.
Multi-factor authentication uses two or more authentication factors to authenticate your identity, like a fingerprint, a connected device or a security question, so a potential cyber criminal can't get in—even if they guess your password.
Update your software and OS
Software updates don't just provide cool new features. They also fix any security issues and help you protect your devices against new threats.
Whenever possible, turn automatic updates on for your operating system(OS), software and apps. If automatic updates aren't an option, be sure to install updates as soon as they are available.
21. What do Phishing and Malware have in common?
A. They spread fake news.
B. They are illegal software.
C. They are intended to damage devices.
D. They are directed at healthcare organizations.
22. According to the author, help Jasmin choose a strong password.
A. jasmin1 B. ! Jasmin C. jsm#2021 D. 2021_Jsm
23. What can we learn from the measures to avoid cyber crimes?
A. Keep your software and apps updated to ensure your device security.
B. A security question is more effective against threats than a fingerprint.
C. Think twice about turning automatic updates on for your OS and apps.
D. Share your password with close friends in case you should forget it.
