This document discusses various cyber security topics such as common cyber threats like malware, social engineering, phishing and identity theft. It provides statistics on digital crimes reported in 2011 and identity theft victims in 2009. The document also discusses protecting yourself on the web and social media, and emphasizes that cyber security starts with the user being aware of potential risks and taking precautions. Resources for further information on these topics are listed in an appendix.

1. Cyber Security
Patricia Watson
PatriciaWatson@BoiseInc.com
Digital Forensics Program Manager
March 2013

2. Overview
 Cyber Security “Buzz Words”
 Digital Crimes
 Web Surfing
 Identity Theft
 Social Networking
 Protect your IP
 Conclusion
 Appendix – List of Handy Sources

3. Cyber Security “Buzz Words”
 Malware: Malicious software designed to secretly access a
computer system without the owner's informed consent,
includes:
◊ Computer viruses
◊ Worms
◊ Trojans
◊ Spyware
◊ Adware
◊ Scareware
◊ Malvertising
◊ Rootkits
Source: Wikipedia

4. A few more terms…
 Social Engineering: is the act of manipulating people into
performing actions or divulging confidential information, rather
than by breaking in or using technical cracking techniques.
 Pretexting: is the act of creating and using an invented
scenario (the pretext) to engage a targeted victim in a manner
that increases the chance the victim will divulge information or
perform actions that would be unlikely in ordinary
circumstances.
 Phishing: Phishing is a criminal mechanism employing both
social engineering and technical tactic to steal consumers’
personal identity and financial account credentials.
 Smishing: a combination of SMS texting and phishing.
 Vishing: a combination of voice and phishing (target cell and
land-line phones).
Source: Wikipedia

5. Digital Crimes
 Theft of intellectual property
 Fraud
 Insider threat
 Malware
 Remote attacks
 Crimes against Children
 The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported that
there were over 314,000 cyber crimes reported in 2011.
Source – IC3

6. Web Surfing
The next time you surf the Internet, consider this:
 Two-thirds (65 percent) of Internet users globally
have fallen victim to cybercrimes, including online
credit-card fraud, identity theft and computer
viruses.
 Buyer beware…safe web browsing is the
responsibility of the user NOT the web site
provider.
 Do not fall victim to social engineering, phishing,
vishing and or inadvertent download of malware.
Source - Computer Crime Research Center

7. Identify Theft
 11.1 million adults were victims of identity theft
in 2009
 The total fraud amount was $54 billion
 The average victim spent 21 hours and $373
out of pocket resolving the crime
 4.8% of the population was a victim of identity
fraud in 2009
 13% of identity fraud crimes were committed by
someone the victim knew
Source: Javelin Strategy & Research

8. Social Networking
Are you sharing too much:
 42% of the people on Facebook post their full
birth dates
 16% post their children's names
 63% post photos of themselves
 7% reveal their home addresses
 The number of U.S. households
that use social networks
has doubled in the past year.
Source: Crime-research.org

9. Protect Your Intellectual Property
 Passwords
◊ Do not use the same password for all accounts
 Upgrades & Patching
 Anti-Virus, Firewalls & Encryption
 Wi-Fi Security
◊ Open networks are unprotected
 Email Attachments
 Buyer beware…“Free” Downloads
◊ Research a company's reputation before
downloading its software or visiting its website
Source: Crime-research.org

10. Protect Your Intellectual Property
 Do not respond to unsolicited e-mails, text
messages or automated voice messages
 When buying online, use a legitimate payment
service
 Check each seller’s rating and feedback along with
the dates the feedback was posted.
 Do not post information that could put you at risk of
being targeted by cybercriminals
Source: FBI

11. Conclusion
Awareness is key – security starts with YOU!

12. Appendix – Handy Sources
 Internet Crime Complaint Center:
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
 Safety On Line: http://www.staysafeonline.org/
 FBI Cyber Crime: http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/story-
index/cyber-crimes
 Home Network Security:
http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html
 Freedom of Information Act:
http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/foia/index.shtml
 Short film - The Dawn of the Net:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2GkIrWhZeQ