Yesterday I was visited to our nearest shopping mall to buy some household stuff. There, I and my friends were discussing about today's shopping style which is completely online, time saving and far more hassle free. But there is only one problem - ONLINE PRIVACY & SAFETY for Your Heard Earned Money.
I suggest them some tips which are very useful for today’s smart online shopping. Now I’m going to share those ideas with you. Always keep them in mind when you jump up for any online shopping….Good Luck!
Steps:
Install a Firewall. A firewall can protect your PC from unauthorized access by hackers.
Install Anti-Virus Software. Does your PC have anti-virus software installed? Make sure automatic update feature of your anti-virus software is activated.
Check for Security Updates. Your Security updates should be checked every 30 days for programs installed on computers and operating systems.
Report Piracy
. Buyers suspecting software piracy, counterfeit software and/or fraud on auction sites should contact law enforcement agencies
. Buyers suspecting software piracy, counterfeit software and/or fraud on auction sites should contact law enforcement agencies
Spend a little time to check the Privacy Policy of the sites where you are buying from. Do not opt into their newsletters if it is clear they will sell your personal information to other parties.
Protect your computer from and remove Adware Spyware
Before you give your credit card number to any commerce site, make absolutely sure about the URL you transaction. Look for a closed PADLOCK ICON at the bottom of the screen or HTTPS in the URL.
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