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WHY is Proactive-Thinking IMPORTANT and a MUST in Modern-Education with and about ICT!?
In the last twenty (20) years Technology has changed a lot; with the internet and the use of ICT by nearly everybody around the world… ICT is present everywhere, nearly anybody is using smartphones, the internet, Social-Media and in the schools slowly but surely BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is getting accepted and ALSO used in courses. The same in Supermarkets: QR-Codes are nearly on any products, special QR-Codes on advertising panels to attract the customers for new products… BTW: by seeing how much people are running around in the Supermarkets with THEIR Smartphones switched on and talking with whom ever, (secretly) installed Beacons follow YOUR actions and show YOU over Advertising messages on YOUR Smartphones WHERE to GO for YOUR shopping preferences!!
It is a booming market for commercials to sell NEW products about ICT, IoT (Internet of Things) and anything else related to ICT; BUT there are NO laws and regulations (YET) about THE dangers by using THEM! As the MOST sold devices are already connecting to the internet (Smart-TVs, fridge, cameras, household devices…) the users just buy and DON’T get advised about Cyber-Security and Privacy dangers; which is seriously a BIG SHAME and a MUST!! :(((
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Well, anybody knows (or at least SHOULD know) that every medal has its reverse! BUT: NEW devices are getting sold with NEW Technologies and the customers (WE users…) are NOT getting advised about the FIRST steps on the How-To to use THEM!!! Is THIS <===> Responsibility!??? <===> I guess NOT as everybody knows already NOW WHAT problems occur about Cyber-Security worldwide and ALSO about Privacy!
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IF NOT, please check:
- Apple, Mac, MacOS, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security…
- Linux and Cyber-Security vulnerabilities and problems
- http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/
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Backup A MUST With ALL The Malware AND Especially Ransomware Around! | CyberSecurity
Each day (nearly) WE hear about Cyber-Security problems, such as “Ransomware” e.g. and the BEST solution to be prepared for such incidents is to make a “Backup“!
NOT sure if YOU followed OR if YOU are conscientious about WHAT is going around actually on the internet concerning “Malware” and “CyberSecurity“, BUT YOU SHOULD!!! THIS is a <===> Wake-UP Call <===> take it serious please! That is called ALSO <===> #ProactiveTHINKing <===> I will NOT post another article on the How-To to make a backup as there are already so much around, BUT I will show YOU WHY it is necessary for everyone to make a backup and delivering YOU the BEST articles and tutorials to do so…
Cross-platform malware is around and infects any OS (Operating System)!!! [START Text from Kaspersky] PC, Mac, Smartphone and Tablet users are under ever-evolving threat from computer viruses and malware. Taking action means understanding what you’re up against. Here’s a look at the major types of malware and their potential impact. [END Text from Kaspersky]
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Learn more:
- Computer Viruses and Malware Facts & FAQs
- Internet of Things is NEXT target for ransomware
- My curation about Ransomware 1
- My curation about Ransomware 2 (tools)
- My curation about Proactive Thinking
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WHAT SHOULD users know to do as FIRST STEPS!??
Well, this is WHAT sales men (women) SHOULD tell users as a priority after having bought some NEW stuff interacting with the internet; whatever device(s) it is and handling out ALSO a print out of it from the manufacturer:
- CHANGE STRAIGHT the Password from “Admin” to YOUR OWN created Password!!
- Check the Privacy settings and reduce THEM on a maximum!!
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Any guidelines for that!?
- SYMANTEC: The Internet of Things (IoT) market has begun to take off. Consumers can buy connected versions of nearly every household appliance available. However, despite its increasing acceptance by consumers, recent studies of IoT devices seem to agree that “security” is not
a word that gets associated with this category of devices, leaving consumers potentially exposed. Check the link below, please, for more info: - Beacons in the shopping malls, Supermarkets
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How can that naivety be changed!?
Well, first let us say that the word <===> naivety <===>ISN’T a bad word! Let us have a look on its definition:
What is naivety meaning? [Start Text from Wikipedia] Naivety (or naïvety, naïveté, etc.), is the state of being naive—having or showing a lack of experience, understanding or sophistication, often in a context where one neglects pragmatism in favor of moral idealism. One who is naive may be called a naif. [End Text from Wikipedia]
The users (WE) get confronted with new technical stuff which the manufacturers bring on the market without respecting a minimum of Cyber-Security and/or without the necessary knowledge about it!! THEIR main thing is to make money… That’s NOT serious, but so it is handled, as NO (NOT YET…) international laws are existing…
SO, problem is known since very long, BUT NO solutions YET provided!! Here comes NOW <===> #ProactiveTHINKING <===> in action…
As people, users (WE) didn’t get an education about Cyber-Security (in most countries…) Proactive-THINKing should be part of the curriculum of any Modern-EDUcation system which works with and about ICT!!
First of all I would recommend (mandatory) to teach first <===> Critical-THINKing <===> as it is THE base for quality <===> Proactive-THINKing!!
SO, WHAT is Critical-THINKing?
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Please read the article from <===> https://www.elesapiens.com/blog/critical-thought-educating-competent-citizens/ <===> Critical thought is a cognitive process that proposes the systematic analysis of information, opinion and statements that we accept in our daily life as valid or true. It is a basic skill for a competent, free and responsible citizen…
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WHAT is Proactive-THINKing?
I invite YOU to read my tweets below, who are explaining mainly…
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As WE are living in a Sharing-Economy, who doesn’t share photos and links!!?, WE MUST be aware NOT to share malware infected stuff as OTHERS would get their devices (Laptop, PC, computers, tablets, smartphones…) infected! Therefore WE MUST be on <===> Proactive-THINKing <===> to avoid such things happening!
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Our Responsibility While Sharing | Cyber-Security Knowledge Is A MUST!
- WHY Is It A MUST To Have Basics Knowledge Of Cyber-Security In A Connected Technology World!?
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A reminder for <===> Cyber-Security <===> as a <===> Proactive-THINKing thought 😉
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The author Gust MEES is ICT Course Instructor, ”Member of the Advisory Board” from “Luxembourg Safer Internet” (LuSI), BEESECURE, Official Partner (Consultant) from the Ministry of Education in Luxembourg, project “MySecureIT“, Official Partner from the Ministry of Commerce in Luxembourg, project “CASES” (Cyberworld Awareness and Security Enhancement Structure). The author was also a winner of an electronics contest (Germanic countries) in 1979 and got his project published in the “Electronics Magazine ELO”). |
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Keywords necessary for me to create this blog post: Critical Thinking, Proactive Thinking, Cyber-Security, habits of people, Maturity, linking different blog posts together, learning from the past mistakes and mistakes from OTHERS to avoid THE SAME AGAIN!, learning to learn, Modern EDUcation, ICT, IoT, Everybody is NOW an Admin!, WE ALWAYS did it that way!, eSkills, SoftSkills,
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EDU: Digital CitiZENship, CyberSecurity, eSkills, Modern EDU by Gust MEES 