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Are you Cyber Smart?

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When using an app, which of the following are technically possible to be accessed by the app provider?

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Which of the following actions have you ever taken?

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What makes a good password?

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Which of the following actions have you ever taken (except in an emergency)?

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Do you use two-factor authentication or biometric authentication for any of the below?

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Which of the following situations have you ever encountered?

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Have you ever received any activity alerts from your banks/ social network/ email etc...?

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How much do you agree with the following?

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“If an app/website/company makes me feel insecure (don’t have a clear T&C about data usage or the interface looks sketchy), would avoid using it”

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Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree

How much do you agree with the following?

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“Two-factor authentication provides additional security than password”

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Well done! You’re a Cyber Smart! Less than 10% of HK respondents are Cyber Smart and you’re one of them! Here’re some tips to make you even smarter!

When you’re pressured to provide bank details to a third party, it might be a scam. Call the police or bank.
Log on to digital banking more often to review personal information on e-statements/transactions, such as ID or bank details

For more HSBC security tips, visit HSBC Cyber Security Hub

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You’re so close to Cyber Smart! Here’re some handy tips to level up your online defenses!

Safe internet banking

When you’re pressured to provide bank details to a third party, it might be a scam. Call the police or bank.
Log on to digital banking more often to review personal information on e-statements/transactions, such as ID or bank details

Password

Choose a unique password for online banking and don’t use it for anything else
Update your online banking passwords periodically
Set up 2FA (2 factor authentication) / Biometric authentication

Data privacy

Check T&C before granting permission to a new app or software
Evaluate and share information needed for each app (i.e. geo location, contact list, camera)
Don’t share personal information (e.g. ID/bank details) in messaging apps or cloud storage
Regularly review personal information on e-statements/transactions, such as ID or bank details

For more HSBC security tips, visit HSBC Cyber Security Hub

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Wait, you might overlooked these areas! 56% of HK people encountered cyber-attacks before, so it’s time to level up online defenses to protect yourself against scams!

Safe internet banking

Never share your personal security details (PIN or security code) with anyone.
Log on to digital banking more often to review personal information on e-statements/transactions, such as ID or bank details

Be aware of scams

Never copy or click an unknown link from suspicious emails.
When you’re pressured to provide bank details to a third party, it might be a scam. Call the police or bank.

Password

Choose a unique password for online banking and don’t use it for anything else
Update your online banking passwords periodically
Set up 2FA (2 factor authentication) / Biometric authentication
Use a combination of letters (upper & lower case), numbers and symbols

Data privacy

Check T&C before granting permission to a new app or software
Evaluate and share information needed for each app (i.e. geo location, contact list, camera)
Don’t share personal information (e.g. ID/bank details) in messaging apps or cloud storage
Regularly review personal information on e-statements/transactions, such as ID or bank details

For more HSBC security tips, visit HSBC Cyber Security Hub

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