Alexandru Anghelus, President of the Cyber Security Cluster of Excellence (CYSCOE), participated in a press conference alongside Chief Police Inspector Florin Ionuț Zaborilă, head of the Cybercrime Investigation Unit at the Iași County Police Inspectorate. The event focused on addressing the growing wave of cyber threats impacting Romanian citizens.
📌 Topics Addressed by Alexandru Anghelus:
- Online Fraud and Phishing: He emphasized how cybercriminals exploit seemingly legitimate messages to trick users into disclosing personal and financial data.
- “Money Recovery” Fraud Schemes: Anghelus warned about an emerging tactic in which victims are falsely promised refunds, only to fall prey to new scams orchestrated by the same or affiliated threat actors.
- Social Engineering: A major theme of the discussion was how attackers manipulate trust and digital illiteracy to breach systems and exploit individuals.
- Cyber Protection and Awareness:
- Promoting the use of two-factor authentication (2FA);
- Encouraging individuals to pause and verify before taking risky online actions;
- Stressing the importance of cyber education as a proactive defense.
📢 Public Recommendations Shared:
- Stay informed by following updates and alerts from the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC).
- Visit Prodefence and Cyber AID for insights on how to detect cyber fraud and phishing attempts.
- Reach out to DNSC (dnsc.ro) for advice and support in case of suspicious online activity or potential cyber threats.
🤝 Emphasizing Public-Private Collaboration
In his remarks, Alexandru Anghelus highlighted the essential role of cooperation between public institutions and the private sector in combating cybercrime. Only through joint action can we build a digital space that is secure, resilient, and trusted by all users.
CYSCOE commends all involved institutions for their dedication to defending the community against cyber threats and expresses gratitude to TVR Iași for their contribution in spreading public cybersecurity awareness.
▶️ Full interview and event footage: https://youtu.be/PO4k1iqoCmI
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