Best Practice Going Online

User groups in terms of age wise use, of the Internet are varied and continuously growing due to easy accessibility of the Internet. According to various research studies, more than half of the world’s population is actively using the Internet. as compared to previous generation even the young toddlers use the internet not physically but by the assistance of a parent or guardian to access nursery rhymes or cartoons. This means that not only adults but also children run the exposure of the insecurity that comes with using the Internet. Fraudsters and hackers have become the order of the day on the Internet due to a larger market base for them.

On this behalf everyone todays need to have a good understanding of what is to be done to ensure you stay safe online.

As well as using a proper anti-virus software, there are many other good ideas to ensure safe online shopping on websites and through social media, doing online banking, and put a stop to identity theft to ensure online safety. Below are some key features to consider when using the internet 

• Stronger password & regular changing them
• Using secure Network
• Use of firewalls
• Be sure on what you click (Beware of phishing)
• Use secure websites 
• Using two step verification when are where possible
• Regularly clear search history
• Overshare information 
• Be updated always

considering the above can only reduce the risk that you will be exposed to but not 100% out of it. Being vigilant and being up to date will always keep you ahead of the scammers.

Below are few more links worthwhile reading....

Common types of attacks 

What is Two factor Authentication

Staying safe Online