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 The Internet has become a global marketplace for goods and services. For e-commerce to prosper, shoppers must feel safe when transmitting credit card and other financial information. Because data travelling over the network passes through many computers along the way, the opportunity exists for someone to intercept confidential information. Hackers also break into computers to steal stored data, though no one really knows how often this actually happens. What would you do if you received an e-mail from your bank asking you to go to its website and update your account information? The message looks authentic--it's even got the bank's logo. If you're smart, don't do it! In all likelihood, this seemingly innocent request is really from a cyber-thief looking to steal your personal--and valuable--financial information. Click here to protect yourself online.
How might this affect you? Let's say you want to buy merchandise from an online store. If you provide your credit card number, how do you know it will travel safely from your computer to its final destination? With the tremendous potential for doing business online, there's a lot of time and money being spent trying to make Internet transactions secure.
How It Works?
Data is secured with a technology called encryption. Encryption software scrambles the data with a secret code so that no one can make sense of it while it's being transmitted. When the data reaches its destination, the same software unscrambles the information. When you see a small lock icon at the bottom of your web browser, it indicates that your data is encrypted during transmission. |
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| Hackers thrive on outsmarting computer security systems. Some regard breaking into computers as a harmless hobby. Should you worry about this? If you access the Internet through a dial-up account, the chances of someone breaking into your computer are slim. If you use a wireless Internet connection, sensitive data can be intercepted during transmission, so you should be aware of this. |
| The real targets of most hackers, however, are corporate and government computers systems. They protect their systems by erecting an all in one security system; this allows an extra layer of security placed between their internal computers and the Internet. Every computer should have an all in one system to protect your privacy from theft! If your computer doesn't have this system, we recommend installing one immediately. You can download it by clicking here. |
| We have tested many different software packages online and we personally recommend using this to protect you and your family from Identity Freud as seen on T.V |
When dealing with online merchants, the best security is common sense. Anyone can establish a professional looking online store these days, so make sure you deal with reputable companies. How can you tell? The answers to these questions provide clues:
- Is this the website of an established retailer?
- Does the site have a street address, not just a post office box?
- Is a return and refund policy posted?
All online financial transactions should be secure. Many online stores have what's known as a secure page. There may be a notice to that effect posted on the site. Alternately, you will see a lock icon at the bottom of your web browser, indicating that the site uses security technology. Also, check the address of the web page in the address bar of your browser; it should begin with https. The letter "s" indicates that the page is secure.
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| If you are uncomfortable transmitting sensitive information, many sites provide a phone number you can call to give your credit card number, although there is no guarantee that's secure either. According to the National Consumers League, most Internet fraud involves sending checks or money orders to merchants. The organization recommends paying by credit card, because fraudulent charges can be disputed with your bank.
The risks involved in transacting business on the Internet are no greater than those in any other arena in which we do business. While it is relatively safe to conduct business on the Internet right now, there are many companies continually working to develop and improve the technology required to make the Web more secure. The best technology we recommend can be downloaded from here.
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