Christmas is a time where people are more likely to be the victim of a computer fraud . The compulsive desire to buy, the rush or the lack of experience can play us a trick. From online shopping on non-secure pages to cybercrime scams, we have to be at home to spend a quiet Christmas.
There is a skeptical attitude increasingly minority, that of those who do not want to make any online purchase ; On the other hand, there are those who are great technology enthusiasts and sometimes fall into some trap for overconfidence. In the middle is where virtue is usually; Do not fall into irrational fears, but do not be too naive.
If we want to protect computer security when buying online, we need to take some precautions to shop safely.
Computer security precautions at Christmas
1. Make sure you buy from reputable sites. Buying from rare online stores we've never heard of does not have to be bad. However, they can sometimes be a cover for some online fraud. Look for information about the company, tax data, etc. And talk to them by mail or phone before.
2. Always buy safely. A tip to increase security when buying, if you do not want to provide your credit card number, is to choose other forms of payment, such as pay by Paypal. It does not have to happen, but it will give you more peace of mind.
3. Protect technological gifts. At Christmas, technological gifts such as computers or tablets are sometimes made. If you still are not quite used to handle new technologies, document-ate on how to protect your computer, create secure passwords and consider installing a good antivirus before doing anything.
4. Beware of phishing. Phising is a form of cybercrime that consists of an e-mail from someone who pretends to be your bank and asks for your bank details, including the pin. It sounds all very real and they use the logo and a mail server similar to the actual bank, but it's not them. No bank will ever ask you for confidential information over the Internet.
5. Do not believe everything they tell you. There are some popup windows on pages that tell you that your computer is infected. Then, if you click, they take you to a page where you have to buy your antivirus. This is directly a fraud (called scareware ) and they tell you you're infected when you're not.
I hope you can enjoy a happy Christmas virus free and enjoy the most to return with the batteries loaded. Any other computer security tips for Christmas? Leave yours in the comments!
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