Spam is at the top of the country's cyber risk

The Dhaka Times Desk Spam has recently emerged as the biggest cyber threat to the country. According to the Bangladesh Cyber Threat Landscape Report-2020, this spam is among the top 10 cyber risks.

It was second last year. Every year, the Bangladesh Cyber Threat Landscape Report is published by the Government's Computer Incident Response Team or BGD e-Government Risk Assessment Unit. Now this information has come up.

এবারে স্প্যামের পর দ্বিতীয় ঝুঁকি হিসেবে র‍্যান্সম ওয়্যার উঠে আসে যা আগের বছরে অষ্টমে ছিল। তারপর স্থানগুলোতে ফিশিং, ম্যালওয়্যার, ইনফরমেশন লিকেজের মতোই ঝুঁকিগুলো চলে আসে। এবার বাংলাদেশের শীর্ষ ১০ ঝুঁকির ক্রম হলো, স্প্যাম, ফিশিং, র‍্যান্সম ওয়্যার, ম্যালওয়্যার, ইনফরমেশন লিকেজ, ইনসাইডার থ্রেট, আইডেন্টিটি থেফট, ওয়েব বেজড এটাক, ডাটা ব্রিচ ও ডিনায়াল অফ সার্ভিস।

It is known that for the year 2019-2020, workshops are organized with the participation of critical information infrastructure, public-private organizations, law enforcement agencies and academia. This report is prepared based on the information obtained from the workshop and survey data.

Things to do to prevent Corona virus

# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, mouth, head after single use

Of course it can be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.