Online shopping security
So, what is safety when shopping online for shoppers? What do you need to pay attention to in the first place? If you visit the site of a large and well-known online store, then there is no reason to expect that you will be cheated. Large online stores have a multi-million dollar turnover, and there…
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A virtual card is a card designed only to pay for purchases and make payments on the Internet. Such cards cannot be used at ATMs. A virtual card can have no tangible medium and be issued electronically for specific purchases or transactions, or it can be issued on a tangible medium. It works without a…
The number of online shopping scams and identity thefts increases every year. While hackers and fraudsters are perfecting new methods, many mobile device users still don’t know the simple rules of safe online shopping. You don’t have to be one of them. Read on and take precautions to protect your hard-earned money and shop safely….
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We asked information security specialists to explain to us the rules of hygiene. Ever since we were children, we know that we have to wash our hands when we come in from the street. But we don’t think much about the fact that by the same principle (“from the street”) our mobile devices can also…
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Often we all see warnings that “updates” or “software update needed” are available. How often have we just clicked “cancel” because an update popped up at an inconvenient time? Chances are, you most likely, put off downloading the latest updates until the next day, week or even month. Delaying the installation of updates can play…
These elements relate mostly to password management when we talk about the identity perspective. Even though it’s not a topic that people like to discuss, it’s still extremely important that you consider it in your security plan. They are the first line of defense for your emails, accounts and anything else you need. Any malicious…
Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission to commit fraud, such as making an unauthorized purchase or getting credit in your name. Personal information includes things like your name and address, Social Security number, bank account number, credit card number or driver’s license number. Identity theft is…
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