Not only banks get robbed, houses get burgled, safes get broken into, locks get picked, handbags and purses get snatched away from innocent and unsuspecting individuals and companies; there is a growing trend of threat as regards online identity protection today and you must be aware and prepared against it.
There are scams being perpetrated upon unsuspecting users of the internet day in and day out and the only solution is for you to be personally to take care of your own identity protection and prevention yourself. This is not extent to say it is getting worse, but it is for sure you must be prepared especially if you are using the internet for your business and/or running a personal site or blog.
These unscrupulous users are everywhere online ready to pounce on their next unsuspecting victim and run away with all your important details, putting your hard earned cash as well as your credit at risk.
As an average internet user, you need to take inconsideration that your private information is not safe even when you are surfing an uninidered site. As a matter of fact, it is becoming more and more common to have your computer hacked, which can lead to having your online identity stolen and used by a number of cyber criminals.
Below are few things you can do to ensure you do not fall victim to these personal information predators and scams:
– By surfing in a guarded way, you will be able to avoid sites that can pick up on minute details about your online behavior. Generally, these minute details about your browsing activity can be used by hackers to track you down.
– By using opposing database, you can boost the security of your password. For instance, you can have the site trying to load your login page and if you are not already logged in, prevent it from doing so.
– Run a good antivirus software on your computer. This will not only help you avoid installing unwanted programs that might shrink your hard drive and slow down your computer, but it will also monitor your computer mull at regular intervals for virus infestation.
– Avoid downloading files with hidden or seemingly innocent payloads. Such websites usually have trojans, backdoors or viruses that can be easily transferred to your computer.
– Be wary of email attachments. If you are not sure it is safe, even if it comes from someone you know. delete it without even opening it.
– Do not click on banner advertisements which say “Errors detected on your computer”, “Your computer has been infected with spyware”, etc. because it might contain active elements that can steal your user information.
– Make sure your web-browsers are updated.
– User Accounts on your computer must beblank and must be emptied any time you start your computer.
– Avoid visiting sites that offer to clean your computer of adware and spyware.
– Disable your web-browser’s pop-out menu or “Active Protect” option. They can’t detect which website is sending an unwanted pop-up advertisement.
– Make sure your cookie settings are secure or none at all.
– Never forget to switch off your DSL connection if you are doing something on it that you shouldn’t be.
You must know how to protect your computer from malicious attacks and keep your personal information safe. Well, this is the reason why I am writing this guide. I will try to help you in doing so.
Remember, there are many different techniques and programs that can help you to improve your internet or network connection. Search online and find the one that’s right for you.
