Week 02 - Phone Week

Welcome to Week 2 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The theme this week is “Phone Week.”

Your beloved phone. It is one of the last things you see before you fall sleep and one of the first when you wake up. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you have probably spent even more time with your phone than you usually do. Whether you want to connect with your loved ones, knock some things off your work ‘to-do’ list, or just kill time, your phone is there when you need it (except when it runs out of battery, but that’s on you). It’s time to repay your phone for all it has done for you by making sure it’s properly secured.

This week, we will give you key tips you can use to keep your phone — and the information on it — safe and sound.

If you have any questions about our activities in October or suggestions on how to improve our cyber security efforts, please contact us at: securityawareness@royalroads.ca

	We’ll start by answering the question “When should I update my phone?” The answer is surprisingly easy – see what Cyber Canada advises. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShXCn1W-jdQ
	It may come as a surprise but you are more likely to be the biggest risk to your mobile device than cyber criminals. Fortunately there are some basic steps you can do to keep your device *and the information that is stored on it* safe and secure. Read: OUCH-SecuringMobileDevices.pdf (attached )
	Apps are what make mobile devices so versatile. They allow us to be more productive, instantly communicate, share, or just have fun. However, with the power of all these apps comes risk. Mobile device expert Joshua Wright has some great advice for you on managing your apps. Read: OUCH-SecurelyUsingMobileApps.pdf (attached)
	This is a really useful tool. The FCC in the US has put together a Smart Phone Checker. And, it's sooo simple. You go to their website, select the type of phone you have, and click the button. The site generates a checklist of steps you should take to secure your phone. How cool is that? Click on the link below to access the Smart Phone Checker site. Link: https://www.fcc.gov/smartphone-security
	In yesterday’s session Karim talked about an “Evil Twin” attack that the bad guys can use to get control over phones connected on public WiFi. Want to see what it looks like? Have a look at this video and watch Network Chuck (and his kids) hack his wife at the local Starbucks. It is a bit long, and occasionally gets a bit technical, but the demonstration is easy to understand. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7HkIwbj3CM
	Another topic from yesterday’s live event was the “SIM Swap Attack.” This is where the cyber criminals convince your mobile provider to switch your information over to them. It takes a bit of work but once they do it they can cause a lot of trouble. Here’s some info on SIM Swapping and what you can do about it Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=050yxHC_G8E Watch here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/number-porting-fraud-advice-1.5377237

Additional Resources

We've got some great tip sheets and other informative articles on the topic of mobile device security. Have a look at the list on the right.

Phishing Challenge #1

Think you’re pretty good at spotting phishing attempts? Then you’ll have fun with this one. And, if you’re not sure, this is a safe way to sharpen your skills.

Phishing Challenge #1 is your chance to see how good you are at telling the difference between a legitimate website and one that’s a phishing attempt. It’s easy to do:

Go to: https://www.opendns.com/phishing-quiz/ (yes, the link is safe… J )
Go through the quiz…
Send your results to: securityawareness@royalroads.ca by 4 pm on October 16^th. Your score isn’t important – we’ll be drawing from all participants.

PDF Download

Securing Mobile Devices

Securely Using Mobile Apps

Mobile Security Tip Card

Staying Secure on the Road

Disposing of Mobile Devices

Security Awareness and Compliance

Week 02 - Phone Week

Additional Resources

How to Contact the Computer Services Department