How Can You Protect Yourself Against Email and Facebook Phishing?
During the uprising in Tunisia, a number Facebook users inside the country discovered that their accounts were being phished by the government. According to reports, the Tunisian Internet Agency was modifying web pages by injecting them with JavaScript to steal usernames and passwords on popular sites like Google, Yahoo, and Facebook. People logging onto the sites unknowingly had their sensitive log-in information stolen. The government then quickly moved to delete Facebook accounts and groups.
With many governments stepping up their game and becoming savvier in their attempts to monitor and track dissidents online, it’s important to be aware of the signs of phishing and what you can do to better protect your online accounts.
Our latest how to guide provides steps for spotting phishing on email and social networks, what to do if you get a suspicious email or Facebook message, and ways to protect yourself against phishing.
