1.
CHECK THE URL
The
URL might just look okay in an email message but might take you to a page set
up to extract personal information. Be sure not give your personal information
if you’re in doubt. It is best to type a URL into a web page instead of
clicking on a link.
2.
OUTSMART “PHISHING” ATTEMPTS
Now
what is PHISHING?
Phishing is the
attempt to obtain sensitive
information such
as usernames, passwords, and credit card details
(and, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by
disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic
communication. (sources: en.wikipedia.org)
Never
provide your personal information especially your financial information to an
unsolicited email, SMS, phone call or website even if they appear to be
legitimate. If you are unsure, contact the company/establishment directly to
see if they really are the ones who are sending the message.
3.
ALWAYS CHECK THE SENDER’S EMAIL ADDRESS
Misspelled
or the like could indicate that they are not the real senders.
4.
LEARN TO SPOT TELL-TALE SIGNS OF A SECURE SITE
Secured
sites have URL’s that start with https://
and it should have a padlock icon in the browser frame. Sites that uses
Extended Validation (EV) SSL, show a green highlight in the address bar.
5.
SHOP SAFELY WITH REPUTABLE ONLINE RETAILERS AND MARKET
PLACES
Online
shoppers should feel empowered to do their research about the products and
sellers before making a purchase. Online shoppers can learn about a retailer or
a seller’s reputation from referral through friends or from reviews and
comments left by other shoppers found online.
6.
USE A SAFE AND TRUSTED PAYMENT METHOD WHEN SHOPPING ONLINE
For
additional security, choose to pay with a payment service that has programs to
protect you. Beware of online merchants that only accept unusual requests such
as cash-in-mail payment.
7.
USE PRIVACY SETTINGS AND SHARING CONGTROLS
Social
media platforms offer privacy settings and controls that help you decide who
can see your content before you post it. Refrain from posting personal details
about family or friends in public, make your profile private.
8.
USE A LONG, UNIQUE PASSWORD
Choose
a password that is hard to guess, made up of numbers, letters and symbols for
each of your important accounts like email and online banking. Never let your
browser to automatically remember your password.
9.
PROTECTING YOUR DEVICES
Protect
your devices by locking devices and your screens. Leaving screens unlocked
could result in unwanted account hacking.
10.
THINK BEFORE YOU REVEAL
Think
twice before you post something that could damage your reputation and that
someone could use it to embarrass or hurt you.
For more info please visit
http://www.asiainternetcoalition.org/
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