Developing good digital habits is essential for safe and responsible online behavior. Santander has participated in a series of educational videos on cybersecurity covering fundamental topics such as social engineering, phishing; secure online shopping, and protecting children from digital risks, as well as maintaining the security of our Internet-connected homes.
This first chapter mentions important topics such as criminal organizations, crime as a service, social engineering, and its techniques. It also covers different types of phishing and identity theft in instant messaging applications. This information is especially useful to help you understand how digital criminals operate online and how to protect yourself from their persuasive tactics.
The second episode focuses on the security of online shopping, from identifying secure merchants to multi-factor authentication and secure browsing. This video is highly practical for learning how to recognize the legitimacy of online merchants and avoid the risks of impersonation and fraud at the time of purchase.
In this third episode, discover the risks that children face with overexposure and overconfidence in online environments. This video is especially useful for parents, providing information on how to protect their children and improve digital literacy and awareness, for them and the family. It also emphasizes the importance of being aware of threats such as phishing and the different formats and channels used to reach youngsters.
In this final video, you can learn about the risks that exist in homes with devices connected to the Internet. It includes information on how to protect these devices through password management, router protection, creating secure Wi-Fi networks, and the relevance of operating system updates. You can also discover the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as an extra layer of protection and gives you tips on why you should avoid sharing accounts with others.