(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Abu Dhabi Police have warned members of the public against falling victim to online fraudsters who use different techniques to dupe money and personal information out of their all-to-willing victims.
Online enthusiasts have been urged not to divulge any information about themselves or their bank accounts while browsing the internet, unless they are 100 per cent sure they are visiting a secure and legitimate website.
The AD police also advised the public not to be lured by misleading and phishing advertisements which often pop-up over the Internet.
Abu Dhabi Police's Director of the Criminal Investigation Department Colonel Dr Rashid Mohammad Burashid emphasised that Internet users need to get smart and be more cautious while browsing websites, especially ones that carry phishing ads, as the consequences of falling prey to these online predators could prove costly.
Despite the worldwide popularity of photo-sharing websites, Col Burashid advised the public not to release any classified information or personal photos about themselves on unknown sites.
Elaborating, he pointed out that some social network enthusiasts disclose too much about their personal life while chatting with persons they do not know, which can make them an easy target to internet hackers. Leaving private files, photos and videos open to these hackers can prove to be harmful later down the line as many might use such information and photos to threaten, blackmail and extort the victim for money.
He continued by saying if people are going to add such information to their private pages, they should only upload limited information/photos to avoid problems with hackers.
Another technique used by hackers sees them gaining access to a persons webcam, so Col Burashid said one should place a sticker over the PC camera to prevent them from being filmed if their PC camera has been tampered with.
He recommended installing a PC protection programme or antivirus software, as well as regularly changing passwords, and reporting any malicious or phishing websites. He also stressed that parents should keep an eye on their children when the latter surf the Internet using smartphones or PCs and encouraged all members of the public to report any concerns to the police.
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