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Stay safe online all Advent time!
by Infowebica
Scan your computer regularly with Antivirus to ensure that the system is Virus/Trojan free.
Run weekly anti-virus and malware scans and ...
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Treat your personal information like cash
Keep your personal information private. Only share it when you are required to, and only share ...
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Make sure that you own tha data in your cloud storage
You need to have a clear legal understanding of who ...
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Use a VPN
Especially if you use public WiFi, use a VPN – it ensures security. Anyone intercepting the encrypted data can't ...
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Avoid clicking through emails
Be wary of downloading attachments or opening email links you receive, even if they are from someone you ...
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Don't share everything on social media
Keep personal information private and be aware of who you are interacting with.
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Do not download programs or open attachments
Be sure you are downloading authorised and legitimate programs. Unless you know the program ...
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Visit secure HTTPS sites
If you don’t see the “s” at the end of “http,” then the site is not encrypted and ...
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Protect yourself on social media platforms
The best way to protect yourself is to not make yourself vulnerable in the first place. Whenever ...
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Set up account notifications
Some banks offer a facility for customers to set up text or email notifications to alert them to ...
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Be careful with public Wifi!
Avoid making online transactions while using public or complimentary wi-fi.
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Always log out when you are done
It is good practice to always log out of your online banking session when you ...
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Back up your data regularly
Back up – not just your computer, but also your smart phone and your tablet.
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Use unique and strong passwords
Don't recycle passwords! Try using a password manager like 1Password, KeePass and LastPass to generate and keep ...
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Download your apps from known places
Only download shopping apps from a reliable source like the Apple App Store or Android Market. Pay ...
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Monitor your accounts for unusual activity
Check your accounts (including bank accounts, digital portals and social media) for transactions or interactions you ...
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Disable remote administration
To minimize the risk of an unauthorized outsider gaining access to your network, you should disable remote administration so administrative ...
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Use payment services when shopping online
When shopping online it’s best to stick to credit cards or payment services like Paypal.
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Turn on device location
Or use a third-party anti-theft app in case the unimaginable happens. The best, of course, is to always be ...
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Check out the link
The easiest way to check is to hover your mouse over the link and look at the bottom ...
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Ensure your passwords are strong and secure
Use multi-factor authentication where possible. Regularly change passwords, and do not share them.
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Install antivirus and antispyware software
Ensure you have effective and updated antivirus/antispyware software and firewall running whenever your computer or mobile device is ...
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Don't plug unknown things into your computer
Users of USB sticks, external hard drives, and even smartphones are not immune from malware. ...
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Nothing is free
This is particularly true for apps or software. Free often means you give access or permission to manipulate ...
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