Don't Be A Victim Of Cybercrime
By Matt Sherborne, Sat Dec 10th
When you access the Internet through the world wide web it isextremely important that you safe guard your personalinformation.
There are literally thousands of people around the world thatmake a living exploiting the security loop holes by accessingyour personal identity, passwords and bank accounts.
There are many more daily who are the victims of these crimes.You have a responsibility as a user of the Internet to takecertain precautions to protect yourself from online crime.
Internet users who access bank accounts, e-currency accounts orany source of personal information online, should be aware ofthe following methods used by criminals to convince you toreveal your confidential information.
Here are some simple steps to help keep your information secure
1. Avoid being a victim of fradulent email requests for personalinformation
This method is called "Phishing" and is a popular way forcriminals who are acting as legitimate businesses to steal yourpersonal information. This is usually accomplished by sendingyou an email with a hyperlink to a fraudulent website made tolook like the real one. Once you have entered your informationthe perpetrator will have access to your account, many timesunknown to you.
One way to avoid falling victim to this sort of scam is to neverprovide any personal details in response to an email. Legitimatebusinesses will never ask you for your password by email. Beaware of suspicious emails from unknown individuals. Deletebefore opening anything that you think might be harmful.
2. Make sure you visit your bank, e-currency or financialwebsite via your Internet browser with the correct websiteaddress.
3. You should take care to never follow any suspicioushyperlink, url, or open an unknown senders attachment.
If you inadvertently reply to a "Phishing" email or respond towhat you think could be a fraudulent website, contact yourassociated financial institution immediately for advice. Do notdelay in seeking help. Check your account for any unusualactivity.
Ways to protect your computer
1. It is important to use only a trusted and secure computer toaccess your Internet banking account. 2. Using publicly sharedcomputers, such as those at Internet cafes, is stronglydiscouraged.
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