Around 100 people attended the Cybercrime and Computer Security Seminars held at the Conrad Hotel and Tavira Municipal Library last month.
The events were organised by Safe Communities Algarve and included presentations by inspector Ricardo Valadas of the Polícia Judiciária and Jim Litchko, a computer security analyst from the USA.
Inspector Valadas outlined the threats posed through the internet and social media, including how, in a matter of minutes, cyber criminals can develop a profile of social media users. He also outlined the dangers to youngsters particularly in the use of Facebook and Twitter.
Jim Litchko then gave a presentation showing how, by taking simple cost-free measures, users can minimise the risk of viruses, malware infections and phishing attacks.
The Tavira seminar was opened by the Mayor of Tavira, Jorge Botelho, and Coronel Silva Gomes, Commander of GNR Faro District (covering the Algarve), attended the Conrad seminar. Apart from local residents, the events were attended by a number of government officials from the law enforcement agencies, namely the GNR, PSP and SEF.
Plans are now place for a cybercrime seminar to take place in the western Algarve. More information will be announced soon.
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