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Privacy Settings and Permissions
Privacy settings and permissions control how much personal data websites, apps, and online services collect, store, and share about you.
- Data misuse: Companies may collect excessive data and share it with third parties.
- Targeted scams: Exposed personal information can lead to phishing attacks.
- Identity theft: Weak privacy settings can expose sensitive data to hackers.
- Unwanted tracking: Advertisers and websites can monitor your activity without your consent.
Example: A user's social media account was set to public, allowing scammers to collect personal information for a phishing attack.
- Regularly review and adjust privacy settings on social media, apps, and devices.
- Limit app permissions to only what is necessary (e.g., location, contacts, microphone).
- Avoid oversharing personal details online.
- Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for better security.
- Read privacy policies before signing up for new services.
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- Staying informed is key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from online threats.
- Follow our social media channels and website for regular updates on cybersecurity best practices.
- Promote online safety for families, businesses, and the community by spreading this knowledge.
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- Regularly review and adjust privacy settings on social media, apps, and devices.
- Limit app permissions to only what is necessary (e.g., location, contacts, microphone).
- Avoid oversharing personal details online.
- Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for better security.
- Read privacy policies before signing up for new services.
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The UAE is investing heavily in cyber security, using technology and skill to combat threat actors in the cyber domain, foster trust and confidence in the UAE’s digital ecosystem, and safeguard its cyberspace.
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The UAE Cyber Security Council's mission is to protect critical systems from vulnerabilities and secure sensitive data of government entities and CIIs from misuse and unauthorized disclosure.
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