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Festival time - Prevention is better than cure. 

Nov 09, 2015 07:19 AM

The Diwali and Christmas season is a time for celebrations and gifts.

E-commerce and shopping sites know this just as well and have tons of great deals and discounts for their customers. 

 

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Being safe by avoiding online theft and malware is better than being sorry and with that in mind, here are top tips for safe online shopping this festive season.

  • Use Familiar E-commerce Sites. Shop on a trusted site rather than shopping with list provided by search engine. Search results can lead you many sites, especially when you see few pages of links. If you know the trusted sites then there are less chances to be rip off.
  • Look For The Lock Always look for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) in the e-commerce site. You will know if the site has SSL in the URL of the site. The SSL site's URL will start with HTTPS:// instead of just HTTP://.
  • Do not respond to pop-ups. When a window pops up promising you cash or gift cards for answering a question or taking a survey, close it by pressing Control + F4 for Windows and Command + W for Macs.
  • Do not auto-save your personal information. When purchasing online, you may be given the option to save your personal information and credit card details online for future use. In case of a security breach, your personal info will also get exposed.
  • Use Strong Passwords. One of most critical security concern is that least attention to passwords. It is recommend to use strong passwords and they are the best security defenses we have. Online shopping sites have all the details of your credit cards and more.
  • Cross Check the Product before Buying. Never trust a seller, check reviews about the particular product you are tempted to buy, compare price and rating, read buyer reviews and check the measures and duration of warranty.
  • When in doubt, throw it out. Links in emails, posts and texts are often the ways cybercriminals try to steal your information or infect your devices.
  • Do not use a public computer to shop online. Computers save or “cache” information to speed up your Internet experience and may lack security features. To protect yourself, do all of your online shopping from your secure home computer.

Basic Safety and Security Tips:

  • Keep a clean machine. All web-connected devices ‒ including PCs, smartphones and tablets ‒ free from malware and infections by running only the most current versions of software and apps.
  • Get two steps ahead. Turn on two-step authentication ‒ also known as two-step verification or multi-factor authentication ‒ on accounts where available. It adds a layer of protection beyond logon and password.
  • Make better passwords. If your passwords are weak, improve them by adding capital letters, numbers and symbols and using different passwords for every account.

 

Check these Articles:

Beware Weak Spots and Cyber Shocks this Diwali Season

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/beware-weak-spots-and-cyber-shocks-diwali-season

419 Scammers Take Advantage of Festival of Lights

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/419-scammers-take-advantage-festival-lights

 

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Wish you all a safe and secure Diwali!

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Nov 09, 2015 07:26 AM

Awesome diwali

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