With increasing online phishing and fraud attacks, it is
important to pay more attention to online security. The internet is a free and
largely uncensored domain, protecting your online privacy is therefore crucial
to using and enjoying the internet without fear. Jumia Travel, the leading
online travel agency, shares 4 things you should know about online security.
Password Management
If you really want your online data or information to be
protected, it's best to avoid letting your browser or password wallet remember
your passwords. However, this doesn't mean that you should use the same
password for all sites. The best way to preserve your online security is to
have a primary email ID linked to all your services or applications, so instead
of focusing on remembering the password for each service or application, you
can instead focus on remembering one email ID. This way, if you ever forget
your password for any service or application, you can easily change it through
the 'forgot password' link, once you know your email ID.
Online Safety Practices
Installing an anti-virus software on your device is one of such
safety practices that can help boost your online security. Additionally, it is
best to use a private internet connection when sending or sharing sensitive
data online, rather than public Wi-Fi or a public internet connection. Sending
or sharing sensitive data over a public internet connection puts your data at
risk of being intercepted by a malicious third party, who ends up having the
power to do whatever he/she wants with your data.
Keep Your Windows Operating System and Vulnerable Applications
Up to Date
Updating important and vulnerable software is the best way to
keep it secure and take care of software vulnerabilities or holes that can
leave these applications vulnerable for cyber-criminals to take advantage of.
Software updates help to deliver new features for your use and also fix
potential and existing security issues on the software. You can easily set your
apps to update automatically or you can use a tool to help automate the
process, this will help you avoid the hassle of having to manually apply
updates all the time.
Be Careful of the Links You Click On
It is best to ensure that you are careful about the links you
click on when surfing the net. Most phishing attacks are carried out using
links embedded in email messages mimicking messages from well-known financial
institutions, brands and trusted persons. These links attempt to retrieve your
private information by redirecting you to fake web locations, controlled by
online criminals. You can use free apps or tools like 'Redirect Detective' to
help you see the complete path of a redirected link and ensure you are going in
the right direction. Another helpful tool is the URL checker called
'VirusTotal'.
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