When we were growing up, getting ripped off was something you worried about when you left home. Today, the threat is most likely to come while we’re at home through our computers or smartphones.
Cyber-crime is skyrocketing. Here are 4 up-to-the-minute tips to keep you, your personal information, and your money safe!
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- Check the URL of the sites you shop on. Cyber crooks have gotten very good at creating website addresses that are very close to the URLs for legitimate sites. The experts say, don’t click on links you may find in emails or pop-up ads that advertise fantastic deals. Instead, Google the business yourself and then use that link to take you to the legitimate shopping site.
- Store any sensitive financial information on an external hard drive and not directly on your computer’s hard drive. Then, remember to unplug that drive when you’re not actively using that information.
- Use two-factor authentication wherever possible. This means not just having a password but also getting a text message containing a different login code every time you log in. That way, if a thief gets your password, they still won’t get that authenticator code.
- Reboot your phone regularly. Should you inadvertently click on a link someone sent you, they may be getting access to your phone and any sensitive information it may contain. However, every time you reboot your phone, you essentially kick out anyone who may have snuck in.
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