Update your antivirus
I’m an Information Technology (IT) Security Consultant (‘Hackers target Abu Dhabi residents,’ Gulf News, April 14). We have seen the same kind of cyber attacks in the European countries a few years ago. The hacker’s intentions are to make easy money by infecting user’s computers and laptops via a worm or Trojan. Due to the lack of information and awareness about such activities, users usually fall in the trap and end up paying money by revealing their credit and debit card details to the hackers. It’s rightly said in the news article, you need to have latest antivirus up-to-date. The Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) organisations need to have the Network Access Control (NAC), Patch management, End Point Control (EPC) productS in place.
From Mr Syed Ali Sufyan
Dubai
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Don’t get trapped
I encountered the same last Thursday. Three members of our staff approached the IT department about the same issue and they are alarmed because their entire screen was blocked by this site stating the IP address of their machine and their location as well. They clicked on some suspicious link as they were unaware about its content. I suggest that all users should be careful before trying to open a suspicious link. They often have a malicious code that can cripple your system. Also users need to make sure that they are using an updated anti virus software.
From Mr Charles
Dubai
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Double check your doubts
I am an IT Solution Consultant and I often notice that users are careless while uploading the antivirus software’s on the computers and phones. As a result, they open doors to hackers and scams. Whenever you receive something suspicious I suggest you must double check with the concerned professionals and local authorities. There is no harm in contacting them in such scenarios.
From Mr F. Q.
Dubai
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Before it’s too late
I feel very sad reading this report about the atrocities being aimed at the minorities in Sri Lanka (‘Tears of Muslims in divided Sri Lanka,’ Gulf News, April 14). I believe that the authorities must take sever measures to directly stop the violence and communal hatred towards minorities. The world needs to focus on this problem now, as this is the budding stage. If it doesn’t stop now it might spread too far.
From Mr Syed J. Huq
Dubai
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Peace
This is a very well written report. These attacks against Muslims need to stop. Whatever religion people might be following, at the end of the day they are all Sri Lankans. Everyone must follow the path of peace in the country and respect all religions. The terrorist Buddhist group, the Bodu Bala Sena (Buddhist Power Force) (BBS) shouldn’t forget the fact that Buddha was a Tamil too. I suggest that people should read history and study their religion because even Buddhism preaches peace.
From Mr Sony
Dubai
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Don’t encourage violence
I wish to thank the author of this article with all my heart. The oppression of Muslims is going to create another bloody conflict soon. As the author says that the authorities are not doing anything to control it, but in fact they openly encourage criminal acts of the BBS.
From Mr K. C.
Muthur, Sri Lanka
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Well written
As usual, Tariq A Al Maeena’s article is like manna from heaven. May God endow him with vim and vigour to write more informative articles.
From Mr A. M. M. Muzammil
Grandpass, Sri Lanka
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Take responsibility
A very well oriented report by Tariq A. Al Maeena. This matter should be taken up on international level by the United Nations. They must intervene to stop the harassment of minorities in Sri Lanka by Buddhist Groups. But still the biggest responsibility lies with the Sri Lankan government, they must control these atrocities for peace to prevail in the country.
From Mr Mohammad Nawaz Janjua
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Lack of information
I haven’t even registered (‘Filipinos in UAE optimistic about change and new voting system,’ Gulf News, April 14). I have been in the UAE for almost 5 years and I haven’t come across any announcement for registration. Since I work abroad I haven’t had a chance to vote because I have no information about the registration process.
From Ms Mira
Dubai
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Please vote – it’s your right
May 11 is the Election Day in Pakistan. It is a day when we as responsible citizens have the constitutional right for our voices to be heard, to decide our future, to exercise the right to influence the government overall, hold the electable accountable for their decisions and become part of the ‘will of the majority’ that will govern the country. As much as it matters to the health of political system to thrive in a democratic country, voting equally impacts the people participating. Termed as the cornerstone of democracy, sadly too few people exercise their right to vote. The democratic system is designed for citizen participation and those who excuse themselves from this right citing their sense of futility, in fact, delegate their fate on to the hands of others who eventually take heed in making choices and taking decisions on their behalf. As a moral responsibility to improve the way of life for our future generations, voting is an ethical choice. It propels an opportunity for every individual to be mindful and become part of the solution and not the problem. Informed voters are the backbone of the electoral process. Voters who take time out to read the issues, study the candidates and decide the future of the nation are the ones who are going to bring back this shattered state from oblivion to a better and brighter place. Those who vote out of hate, anger and ignorance will get what they vote for. It’s a process of engagement not only with oneself but collectively with the entire nation that sprouts out the fraternal essence of nationalism. Moreover, if done correctly, it’s an educational and knowledge gathering experience which takes participation to exercise. All that yelling in front of the television sets will not change a thing in this country unless we take to the polls and decide to make voting important. So next time if someone complains about the government, tell them that the country has exercised a powerful constitutional right for them to be heard and vouch for their opinion on the Election Day. And if they have hesitated to cast in their vote they might as well have lost the privilege of complaining.
From Mr Bilal Farooq
Abu Dhabi
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