Monday, November 3, 2008

Tips on Cyber Crime

PASSWORDS ARE LIKE CHEWING GUM, THEY TASTE BEST WHEN FRESH

SO…….Change your PASSWORD regularly

 

Safe Computing Tips

 

-              Do not reveal personal information to unknown people or websites.

 

-              Create hard-to-guess passwords and keep them private & change them regularly

 

-              Do not open emails from unknown sources.

 

-              Use anti-virus, anti-spy ware and firewall and update them regularly.

 

-              Update your operating system and web browser regularly.

 

-              Back up your important files regularly.

 

-              Do not leave your computer unattended

 

-              Never reveal your true identify in a chat room.

 

-              Maintain a regular backup of all names/email addresses in your contact list.

 

 

Safe Online Banking

 

                1.            Keep your passwords/PIN codes safe and memorize them

 

                2.            Check that the online banking website is secure.

 

                3.            Logout immediately after you have completed your online transaction.

 

                4.            Use an anti-virus, anti-spy ware and personal firewall and update them regularly.

 

                5.            Do not copy or click on any links attached to emails.

 

                6.            Do not respond to emails asking for your personal information.

 

                7.            Read privacy and policy statements before any transaction.

 

                8.            Check your account statements to ensure that no unauthorized transaction has taken place.

 

 

Some tips for Safe social Networking

 

-              Don’t reveal too much information about yourself online.

-              Be careful while communicating with people you’ve met recently online

-              Add people as friends to your site only if you know them in person.

-              Delete inappropriate messages from your profile.

-              What you post online is not private.  It can be seen by everyone.

-              Do not post information about your friends as you may put them at risk

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