September 4, 2008

Keeping safe online

Being able to bank and shop online has become one of the greatest things ever; no longer do you have to drive for miles and queue up to either pay your bills or buy your weekly shop. Nowadays almost anything can be done online, but this convenience does come with a risk.

You have to realise that there are people and groups out there who are intent on stealing your cash and your identity. They have become very skilled in what they do and can take your cash and personal details in flash.

Here are five things that you can do to make sure that you stay one step ahead of the criminals:

Be Sure Your Firewall Is Turned On
Set Up Security On Your Wireless Network
Stop Spyware
Don’t Become A Victim Of Phishing
Beware Of Pharming

Source [James L Paris]