Be Extra Careful To People You Do Business With
It’s easy and quick to make and set-up a good-looking website to convince people. Make sure you do business only with legit and reputable individuals. Do your homework and research before doing business with people online.
Like any other great tools known to man, the internet poses some safety risks that some opportunistic individuals exploit. Before you click your browser and start surfing the internet, become a smart online user and use these safety tips.
Make Stronger Passwords, Not Just Longer
Make hard-to-guess passwords and never share your passwords to others. As much as possible, make different unique passwords in every account you have online, from emails, banking accounts, social media, etc.
Hide Personal Information
Exposing your personal information will pave the road for identity theft. Make sure you’re aware of how much personal information and financial data you put online, on social networking sites, through e-mail, etc.
Never Fall For Email Scams
Email scam is among the most common forms of scams online criminals use to get people’s personal information and steal their identity. Or, equally worse, entice people to click in a link that redirects to a bogus site where they’re swayed to download something (a malicious software) to their computer.
Avoid Malware By Using Software
Safeguard your PC by installing a good anti-virus and anti-malware software. There are tons of cheap and even free products that can spot malwares and malicious online content that you can download and use.
Be Cautious In Clicking and Downloading Attachments
Attached files may look like freebies, but some online criminals attach files that contain malware, which can easily damage your computer, or even install codes that will steal information stored in your PC and track your activities.
Use Safe Usernames and E-mail Aliases
Again, be careful on the information that you share online. Hide your identity by using aliases and safe usernames.