Emil Tan

Team Lead, Co-Founder

http://edgis-security.org

@EdgisSecurity

Securing Mobile & Online Identity

in the Cyber World

Your Mobile Phone

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.

Malicious Apps

Malicious Apps

Permission List from McAfee’s Consumer Mobile Trends Report (June 2013 edition)

(http://www.mcafee.com/us/resources/reports/rp-mobile-security-consumer-trends.pdf)

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

Mobile Security

Disable WiFi and Bluetooth when not in use

Attackers could access information on your mobile device

through its enabled WiFi or Bluetooth connection.

Account Hijacking

Mobile Security

Never connect to unknown WiFi network

Hackers may setup unsecured WiFi hotspots in public area, once

connected to it, they are able to intercept and steal sensitive data

that you transmit over the Internet.

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.

Secure your Mobile Now!

Use Password and Encryption to Protect your

Data

Install Antivirus

Do not Install Unknown Apps

Keep your Device & Apps Updated

Disable WiFi and Bluetooth when not in use

Never connect to unknown WiFi network

Never Jailbreak / Root your mobile devices

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.

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

Why do people share?

Privacy Settings

Privacy Settings

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.