Edgis Sharing Session – Securing Mobile & Online Identity in the Cyber World at Dunearn Secondary School (Upper Secondary) August, 2013

1. EmilTan
Team Lead, Co-Founder
http://edgis-security.org
@EdgisSecurity
Securing Mobile & Online Identity
in the Cyber World

3. Your Mobile Phone

4. Mobile Security
Use Password and Encryption to Protect your Data
Password protect and turn on encryption for your mobile device
to prevent unauthorised access to the data stored on your phone.

5. Malicious Apps

6. Malicious Apps
Permission List from McAfee’s Consumer MobileTrends Report (June 2013 edition)
(http://www.mcafee.com/us/resources/reports/rp-mobile-security-consumer-trends.pdf)

7. Mobile Security
Install Antivirus
This is an app used to detect, stop and remove malware such as
viruses, worm,Trojan horses, spyware, adware, etc. From your
mobile phone.
To ensure that your antivirus software is effective,
set it to update and scan all installed apps automatically.
Do not Install Unknown Apps
Keep your Device & Apps Updated

8. Mobile Security
DisableWiFi and Bluetooth when not in use
Attackers could access information on your mobile device
through its enabledWiFi or Bluetooth connection.

9. Account Hijacking

10. Mobile Security
Never connect to unknownWiFi network
Hackers may setup unsecuredWiFi hotspots in public area, once
connected to it, they are able to intercept and steal sensitive data
that you transmit over the Internet.

11. Mobile Security
Never Jailbreak / Root your mobile devices
Jailbreaking / Rooting might void your device’s warranty and
expose your mobile devices to vulnerabilities that could be
exploited by hackers.

12. Secure your Mobile Now!
Use Password and Encryption to Protect your
Data
Install Antivirus
Do not Install Unknown Apps
Keep your Device & Apps Updated
DisableWiFi and Bluetooth when not in use
Never connect to unknownWiFi network
Never Jailbreak / Root your mobile devices

13. Online Identity
An online identity is used to uniquely identify yourself
to others online.
Your personal data such as NRIC, email address and social
media account could be a form of your identity online.

14. Things you’ve shared
 Gender
 Relationship Status
 Current Living & Hometown Location
 Work & Education
 Favourite Movies & Music
 Family Members
 Photos
 What are you doing now
 Current Location

15. Why do people share?

16. Privacy Settings

17. Privacy Settings

18. Securing your Online Identity
Limit Personal Information that you put online.
Use Strong Password.
Use Different Passwords for Different Accounts.
Change your Password Regularly.
Keep your Online Identity Secure.