It
only takes a small bit of effort, a few tools, and some basic information to be
safe as you browse the Internet. Follow these guiding principles to protect
your personal information and your computer online.
The Risks:
2.
Phishing, designed to obtain your
personal and/or financial information and possibly steal your identity.
3.
Fraud, from fake shopping, banking,
charity, dating, social networking, gaming, gambling and other websites.
Examples of Phishing
E-mails:
Security Update
Mandatory Net Banking Security
Update
Alerts!!! Upgrade and Secure Your Online Account Immediately
Example: Below online banking websites look like same
but one is fake website!
Education – Educate yourself about
the types of scams on the Internet so that you are better equipped to defeat
them. Read up on the latest phishing scams, for example, and learn how to
recognize them.
Use common sense and caution; never post personal
information online; and be careful about clicking on links or prompts to
download software.
When you install free and unwanted software, your
browser might look like this :)
Use a firewall – Firewalls monitor traffic between your computer or network and the
Internet and are your first and best line of defense. Most operating systems
come with a firewall, but it won't help you if you don't activate it.
Safe shopping – Shopping online can be a terrific tool for consumers. While on the
checkout page, look for the lock symbol or some other indication, such as the
prefix "https" to make sure that the page is encrypted or scrambled.
Strong passwords – While short, simple passwords may be easier to remember, they're also
easier for hackers to crack.
How
to set strong passwords?
1. Think of a phrase.
For example, I love axiom semantics for training
2. Replace the word ‘for’ with number 4
I love axiom semantics 4 training.
3. Use the first letter for each word
Ilas4t
4. Add special characters
$Ilas4t@
5. Further customization can be done by adding custom website
specific keywords.
$Ilas4t@Fbk for Facebook
$Ilas4t@Yho for Yahoo
$Ilas4t@Goe for Google
$Ilas4t@Yho for Yahoo
$Ilas4t@Goe for Google
Enjoy your password!
Add one of the below plug-ins to
all your browsers:
1.
Safe Search adviser like (WOT, AGV site adviser, mcAffe site
adviser ect..)
Firefox >tools >Add-on > Get Add-ons
Chrome > https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions?hl=en-US
2. Block all ads (ad block, ad block plus, YouTube ad block, etc...)
Firefox >tools >Add-on > Get Add-ons
Chrome > https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions?hl=en-US
Use regularly updated security software – Use security software that updates automatically and often to provide
maximum protection from viruses, spyware and other cyber threats
Enjoy your browsing
….. Securely!
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