➢ Avoid visiting unsecured / unsafe / unknown websites.➢ Avoid using unknown browsers.➢ Avoid using / saving passwords on public devices.➢ Avoid entering secure credentials on unknown websites/ public devices.➢…
For device / computer security
➢ Change passwords at regular intervals.➢ Install antivirus on your devices and install updates whenever available.➢ Always scan unknown Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives / devices before usage.➢ Do not…
General precautions
➢ Be wary of suspicious looking pop ups that appear during your browsing sessions on internet.➢ Always check for a secure payment gateway (https:// – URL with a pad lock…
KEEP CHANGING YOUR PASSWORD WITH THE TIME
To protect yourself from prospective hackers, update your password every two to three months. Furthermore, if you change your password, make sure it’s a strong one with at least eight…
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