I believed all of you are know what is internet ,right? Nowadays, internet is commonly in use. A lot of transaction will be done via internet, and so there always has a risk of theft of our personal and financial data. Most of the website has provided the privacy and security to user, such as: Secure Socket Layer (SSL), require password customization, monitor industry standards and etc. Although, data stolen cases are still increasing in our society nowadays. Therefore,we need to protect and safeguard our personal and financial data against misuse or theft by others. Below will be some suggestion ways to share with you to safeguard your data:
1)Password protect: use a strong password or pass-phrase to protect your access data.
2)Secure your computer. If you manage your accounts online, make sure that your computer has up-to-date spyware, antivirus protection, and firewall software—and that you use it.
3)Protect your Social Security number. Store your card in a safe place and avoid giving the number to others.
4) Install a firewall: a firewall is a software program designed to allow good people in and keep bad people out. Most new computers come with firewalls integrated into their operating systems. If you have an older computer or using dial-up, you may need to buy a firewall separately and install it yourself.
5)Pay attention when using an ATM and keep your eyes peeled for anyone who seems a little too interested in your transactions. Use your free hand to shield the keypad when entering your PIN. Besides that, banker can add on fingerprint scanning on ATM machine.
6)Never give out your personal information like Social Security number, date of birth, mother's maiden name, credit card number over the telephone unless you initiated the call to a trusted organization.
7)Don't reply to requests for personal information. Never reply to, or click a link in, an unsolicited e-mail. Nor should you give out personal information over the phone if you didn't initiate the call.
Even thought the internet is very convenient to us but it is really a need to protect our personal and financial data against any losses.
1)Password protect: use a strong password or pass-phrase to protect your access data.
2)Secure your computer. If you manage your accounts online, make sure that your computer has up-to-date spyware, antivirus protection, and firewall software—and that you use it.
3)Protect your Social Security number. Store your card in a safe place and avoid giving the number to others.
4) Install a firewall: a firewall is a software program designed to allow good people in and keep bad people out. Most new computers come with firewalls integrated into their operating systems. If you have an older computer or using dial-up, you may need to buy a firewall separately and install it yourself.
5)Pay attention when using an ATM and keep your eyes peeled for anyone who seems a little too interested in your transactions. Use your free hand to shield the keypad when entering your PIN. Besides that, banker can add on fingerprint scanning on ATM machine.
6)Never give out your personal information like Social Security number, date of birth, mother's maiden name, credit card number over the telephone unless you initiated the call to a trusted organization.
7)Don't reply to requests for personal information. Never reply to, or click a link in, an unsolicited e-mail. Nor should you give out personal information over the phone if you didn't initiate the call.
Even thought the internet is very convenient to us but it is really a need to protect our personal and financial data against any losses.
related link:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST06-008.htmlus-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST06-008.html
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