Security Guideline
Help: How to handle email scam
The following information is about how to handle email scam. A common trick is the email sender claims to be bank, online auction or shopping sites, or webmail service providers, and requests you to provide login credentials such as user name and password by visiting a...
6 Apr 2018 4104 Views
Help: How to handle ransomware infection
The following information is about preventing and handling ransomware infection. Cyber criminals make use of ransomware to encrypt computer files, and demand for ransom from the victim for decrypting the files. But even if the victim pays, there is no guarantee that the files can be...
6 Apr 2018 3558 Views
Help: How to handle security incidents related to mobile devices
The following information is about how to handle security incidents related to mobile devices such as smart phones, tablets. If you encounter security incidents related to mobile devices: You should scan the device with the latest version of security tool. If any malware is found through...
6 Apr 2018 3278 Views
Help: How to handle theft or suspension of online services accounts
The following information is about how to handle theft or suspension of online services accounts such as email, social network. If online service accounts are stolen, the data and address book might be stolen. The account might also be used to deliver scam messages to your...
6 Apr 2018 3062 Views
Help: How to remove malware and obtain information of security tools selection
The following information is about how to remove malware, and obtain information of security tools selection. Most malware pretend to be legitimate software or document to trick user to open them, for example, free software or games, software crackers, Office documents or PDF documents...
6 Apr 2018 2240 Views
Help: Report security incidents and get help
The following information is about reporting security incidents and getting help. ATTENTION: HKCERT is not a law enforcement authority. If your personal safety is threatened or financial loss is encountered, please report to police. Moreover, HKCERT is not a regulatory body either. To...
6 Apr 2018 3008 Views
Mirai Malware Cleanup and Prevention
1. What is Mirai? Mirai, believed to originate from Japanese mirai (未来) which means ‘future’, is a Linux based malware, which targets devices connected to the Internet (or ‘Internet of Things’ also known as ‘IoT devices’) ...
24 Jan 2017 5824 Views
Magento eCommerce Web Application Security Guide
Image source: magento.com . Foreword Magento (magento.com) is a web based eCommerce application, widely used by online merchants to provide online transaction on shopping or eCommerce website. HKCERT was aware that a Dutch security researcher Willem de Groot (...
12 Jan 2017 2793 Views
SSL/TLS Protocols Security Guidelines
Introduction
SSL/TLS1 protocols are pervasive throughout information systems and the Internet. They protect the confidentiality of communication. HTTPS protocol is one of the more common applications that make use of SSL/TLS for encrypting communication between browsers and websites2. A typical...
3 Mar 2016 5613 Views
Personal Internet Service Account Security Management Guideline
To prevent your personal information stolen by hackers, account management is very important. Using a strong password can help to against brute force attack launched by hackers. However, nowadays, a strong password is not enough to protect your account from cyber criminals. HKCERT...
24 Feb 2016 4036 Views