Online Safety and Security

Phishing Scams

• Hovering over a link shows the actual URL, so be cautious of misspellings or suspicious links.
• Be wary of attachments from unexpected emails, as they may contain malware or viruses.
• A .txt file is the only file type that is always safe to click on.

Tips to Prevent Phishing Attacks

• Know what a phishing scam looks like.
• Don't click on suspicious links.
• Get free anti-phishing add-ons.
• Don't give your information to an unsecured site.
• Rotate passwords regularly.
• Install firewalls.
• Don't be tempted by pop-ups.
• Don't give out important information unless necessary.
• Have a Data Security Platform to spot signs of an attack.

Identity Theft

• Identity theft is the crime of obtaining personal or financial information to use for fraudulent activities.
• Identity theft can be committed through various means, including computer technology.
• Identity theft can result in damage to credit, finances, and reputation.

Cybercrime Law

• The cybercrime law penalizes hacking or cracking, which refers to unauthorized access into a computer system or network.
• The penalty for hacking or cracking includes a minimum fine of P100,000 and a mandatory imprisonment of six months to three years.

Why Other Countries Can't Prosecute the Author of the ILOVEYOU Virus

• The E-Commerce Law was not in force when the ILOVEYOU virus was created.
• The principle of territoriality governs penal statues, which means that the law of the place where the crime is committed is applicable.
• The E-Commerce law cannot be applied retroactively to the author of the ILOVEYOU virus.

How to Protect Ourselves

• Install antivirus or anti-malware software.
• Keep antivirus software up to date.
• Think before you click.
• Keep personal information secure.
• Don't use unsecured Wi-Fi.

Illegal Access

• Illegal access refers to the intentional access to a computer system without right.
• An authorized person may not be authorized if they access a system or data in excess of their authority.
• Ethical hackers evaluate the target system's security and report back to the owners.

Computer-Related Offenses

• Computer-related forgery refers to the input, alteration, or deletion of computer data without right.
• Computer-related fraud refers to the unauthorized input, alteration, or deletion of computer data or program, or interference in the functioning of a computer system.
• Computer-related identity theft refers to the intentional acquisition, use, misuse, transfer, possession, alteration, or deletion of identifying information belonging to another without right.

Content-Related Offenses

• Cybersex refers to the willful engagement, maintenance, control, or operation of lascivious exhibition of sexual organs or sexual activity with the aid of a computer system.
• Child pornography refers to the unlawful or prohibited acts defined and punishable by Republic Act No. 9775, committed through a computer system.

Penalties

• The penalties for computer-related offenses include imprisonment of prision mayor or a fine of at least P200,000 up to a maximum amount commensurate to the damage incurred.