Nowadays, theft can also be committed through computer or internet. Therefore, the security of our personal and financial data is important. There are several steps to safeguard our personal and financial data.
The first step is setting up the username and password for logging into computer. After done, it will only access to the network. This can help us to keep away the unauthorized people from entering. But we must avoid using the password that can be easily figure out by others such as birth date and never use the automatic login that saves the password. The important thing is never write the information down, that means always keep the information in our mind. We are also encouraged to change the password frequently.
Generally, credit card information is needed for purchasing online when making the payment. It is essential for us to use the password protected to safeguard our credit card information. Sometimes, we will require entering the credit card verification codes rather than only entering the card numbers, holder’s name. These codes can be found on the back of the credit card. It used to make sure that the card is used only by the card’s holder.
Sometimes, we will receive the unsolicited e-mails from unknown senders. It is best to type in the web address and never clicks directly on the links. Moreover, never respond to the mails appearing from bank or other entity that request our personal information.
To protect our personal data from being stolen, anti-virus software, anti-spyware and firewalls can be used to safeguard the data. But we have to make sure the anti-virus software and anti-spyware are always up-to-date. Firewalls are installed especially for those who are always connected to the internet.
It is important for us to protect our personal and financial data before it has been stolen.
The first step is setting up the username and password for logging into computer. After done, it will only access to the network. This can help us to keep away the unauthorized people from entering. But we must avoid using the password that can be easily figure out by others such as birth date and never use the automatic login that saves the password. The important thing is never write the information down, that means always keep the information in our mind. We are also encouraged to change the password frequently.
Generally, credit card information is needed for purchasing online when making the payment. It is essential for us to use the password protected to safeguard our credit card information. Sometimes, we will require entering the credit card verification codes rather than only entering the card numbers, holder’s name. These codes can be found on the back of the credit card. It used to make sure that the card is used only by the card’s holder.
Sometimes, we will receive the unsolicited e-mails from unknown senders. It is best to type in the web address and never clicks directly on the links. Moreover, never respond to the mails appearing from bank or other entity that request our personal information.
To protect our personal data from being stolen, anti-virus software, anti-spyware and firewalls can be used to safeguard the data. But we have to make sure the anti-virus software and anti-spyware are always up-to-date. Firewalls are installed especially for those who are always connected to the internet.
It is important for us to protect our personal and financial data before it has been stolen.
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