Nowadays criminals are not just targeting your PC anymore, Whether you online internet using your ,Mac or laptop, especially your android gadgets. For sure you will be targeted for scams designed, to get your private information and money into this culprit pockets.
Below is 21 tips you may follow before you decide to surf internet especially for internet banking. Don’t make yourself vulnerable.
1. Keep your system, internet browsers,
applications and security software patched and updated. You can use this free F-Secure
Health Check makes this easy.
2. Secure your Gadgets: by Lock your cell phone, tablet and PC when
they’re not in use.
3. Secured Password : Use
unique, complex passwords for all of your most important accounts. Our Key app makes that easy. ( Not to complex or
else you might forget yours credentials !! )
4. Managed Email : Keep your email inbox
organized and spam free so you’ll recognize suspicious emails when you get
them.
5. Safe Mobile Apps : Use
official app stores to find new software for your mobile devices.
6. Check First : Check the
reviews on any app before you install.
7. Check your apps permissions
to see what you’re sharing with developers !!. Our free Permissions app for Android.
8. Remember there’s no such
thing as “private” on a social network. Your friends can share whatever you
post with the world. So DO NOT SHARE THINGS WHICH IS TOO PERSONAL.
9. Use a VPN when connecting
through an unsecured WiFi. Alternatively:
Freedome by
F-Secure gives your
phone VPN protection or you may use others VPN services as well.
10. CHECK YOUR SHARING LOCATION
: Are you sharing your location without even realizing it? Your photos and your
social media accounts Facebook especially, may be announcing where you are to
strangers. DOUBLE Check your settings !!
11. Set up a separate important
activities, Java-free browser dedicated
just to shopping and banking.
12. Always check your URLS
before filling out any form. You’re looking for a padlock and https, which
means secured, and that you’re on the domain you meant to be on.
13. Don’t let your device
connect to public WiFi spots automatically and delete old WiFi access points
you’ve used when you arrive home.
14. Check the credit card you
use for online purchases regularly for unusual activity.
15. When using a business’s
WiFi network, check with the establishment you’re at to make sure the network
you log onto is really theirs, and not one a snoop has set up to trick you.
16. When at an ATM or using
your devices in public, be aware of your surroundings and anyone who could be
trying to peek over your shoulder.
17. In many countries you can
use a travel router with a prepaid SIM card for your own personal WiFi network.
18. Assume anything you do over
public WiFi is part of a public conversation.
19. Put masking tape over your
webcam when you’re not using it.
20. Don’t share crucial
identification information – Social Security number, account information,
Mother’s maiden name—with sites you don’t know.
21. If you have any questions
about a strange email you’ve received from your bank or credit card company,
contact the institution directly, preferably by phone.
We’re glad you’re staying
protected and hope you’ll consider F-Secure SAFE for complete protection
for all your devices.
Cheers,
Shah
Credits to Sandra fsecure
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