Fraud and Internet Security have become hot topic issues as the Internet continues to grow.
Some tips and tricks to help you feel more secure about your Internet presence.
- Log Out / Sign Out – of every web page that you’ve logged into – DO NOT just close the window.
- Peruse through your Privacy Settings on every Internet Account you have. Every time the App gets updated, return to your Privacy Settings and re-adjust them.
- Remember that you are in Charge!
- REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORDS! Write them down, log them into Apps, Save Them.
- Listen to your Gut! If an email looks Fishy – it is! It’s that simple, even if the person is a lifelong friend in your address book. If they ask for your Mother’s Maiden Name, your entire birthday, your middle name… JUST SAY NO and whatever you do DON’T CLICK!
- If you do let someone in remotely, HANG UP IMMEDIATELY! Then uninstall the remote App from your Computer.
- Make sure your Firewall is ON in your System Settings/Preferences.
- Every once in a while, empty your cache and cookies from your web browser.
- Close all open sessions on Facebook.
- Keep Computer Updated and Running Smoothly on Latest Windows or Mac OS X.
- Enable 2-step authentication and verification to prove you are you.
- NEVER do online quizzes or Facebook polls
- NEVER Email any SS numbers, full names, CCs – answer those questions over the phone.