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By Jill Holtz+
Don’t Miss These Internet Safety Tips While Shopping Online
During the festive period we should all be sharing the good will and joy, but unfortunately this can also beenseen as an opportunity for the ever increasing number of cybercriminals actively looking to exploit the factthat many of us have insufficient protection on our PC’s. Don’t miss these Internet Safety Tips whileShopping Online from AnyTech365.
#1. Keep Your PC Clean
And we don’t mean wiping it with a cloth! We recommend having the latest Internet security software and upto date web browser. These are the best defences against viruses, malware and other online threats. Westrongly recommend MYInternetSecurity powered by Bitdefenderwww.mysecuritycenter.com/ie/products/myinternetsecurity.
#2. Make Passwords Long and Strong
Always combine Upper and lowercase letters along with numbers and or symbols to create a securepassword. You may be tempted to keep using the same simple password but the more effort you put in tochoosing a secure password the more you protect yourself online.
#3. Unique account, unique password
Yes it seems hard work but having a separate password for every account will help to protect you fromcybercriminals. If you keep using the same password and they crack it, then they’ve potentially got access toall your accounts if you have used the same password.
#4. Check Out Sellers
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Conduct independent research before you buy from a seller you have never purchased from before.Cybercriminals are very clever to replicate websites and trick us into buying. Search merchant reviews, werecommend trustpilot.com where you can look up a website and check what other users are saying about it.
#5. When in Doubt STOP
Links in email, Tweets and online advertising are the simplest way for cybercriminals to compromise yourPC. If it looks suspicious, even if you know the source STOP THINK DELETE.
#6. Protect Your Cash
When banking and shopping online check to be sure the sites are security enabled. Look for the webaddresses with https:// or shttp:// which means the sites take extra measures to help secure your information.http:// is not secure and always look for the padlock in the browser bar.
#7. Never Give Too Much
No online store needs your date of birth or mother’s maiden name to complete the purchase, chances arethis is a phishing scam and if you combine this information along with credit card details they are 3 stepscloser to stealing your identity. Always check the sites privacy policy if you have any doubt.
#8. Use Safe Payment Options
Credit cards are generally the safest option as they allow buyers to seek a credit/chargeback from the issuerif no product is delivered or incorrect. Also unlike debit cards, credit cards normally have a limit on themonetary amount you will be responsible for paying if your information is stolen and used by someone else.Review return policies and NEVER SEND CASH.
#9. Help Authorities Fight Cybercrime
Always report stolen finances or identities and cybercrime to police. You can report to:
UK: Action Fraud
Ireland: Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation
Australia: Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network
USA: FBI Cybercrime
Canada: RCMP Cyber Section
or to your local police station.
Stay safe when shopping online! AnyTech365 pride themselves inprotecting PC’s and Internet Security at all times but never more so thanChristmas.
If you feel your PC is not secure or clean or are worried about phishing orother internet security simply contact Anytech365 where one of their friendly IT experts will give your PC afree health check today. Call us 00353 (0)76 680 3079 or visit www.anytech365.com/ie/eur/mykidstime/getafreepccleanupandoptimization.
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