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Information Security Tips
March 12th 2009:
Do not click on anywhere inside the pop up window, while browsing internet
NEVER click anywhere on pop-ups. If you click anywhere on a pop-up ad you will probably get infected. Some pop-ups will have a question with a "YES" or "NO" or "CANCEL" button. Sometimes even when you click on "NO" or "CANCEL" they will install a piece of spyware in your computer. So never click on the buttons. Only click on the closing "X" to remove the pop-up. However, beware of fake closing "X"'s. These appear below the real closing "X". If you get pop-ups from a certain website never go to that website again.
March 11th 2009:
Always clear private data before you logout in internet centres
When you log in, many browsers will offer to store your user name and password is sure not to allow it. Make sure that you log out of every site you've logged in to. Clear the browser history and cache when you are finished using the computer. In Firefox, go to the Tools menu at the top and choose "Clear Private Data." In Internet Explorer go the Tools menu at the top and choose "Delete Browsing History." Be certain that when you leave the computer you have deleted everything you saved to the desktop. If you scanned in an image, saved pictures from your vacation or edited your resume make sure you permanently delete all personal files from the computer. Private Browsing aims to help you make sure that your web browsing activities don't leave any trace on your own computer. It is very important to note that Private Browsing is not a tool to keep you anonymous from websites.
March 10th 2009:
Before logging-in to use internet at public places (cafes, hotels, etc.,), do not select remember password on those computer
March 09th 2009:
Block Popup Windows While Browsing Internet on Your Internet Browser.
March 08th 2009:
Do not click on the web link that has come via email.Instead go to main website by typing the address in the address bar
Never click on the links that has come via email. For example, you have received an email to update your bank account details with a link. That link may redirect to a fraudulent site that look like legitimate site that may ask your details. Never give personal information. Instead go to the main website by typing the address in the address bar.
March 07th 2009:
Always use trusted websites for browsing
Maintain an updated operating system with all security patches installed. Update the web browser before browsing the net. Run the anti-spy ware program depending upon the usage of the system. Maintain an updated anti virus software to protect the system from viruses. Set the operating system to display file extensions. For Microsoft Windows the settings should be made as shown below.
Go to My Computer --> Tools --> Folder Options -->In the View tab un check the option Hide file extensions for known file types.
Always use trusted websites for browsing. Do not give your personal information over Internet. Avoid filling forms that came through email that ask for personal information. Always ensure that website offers security before submitting personal information through web browser. This can be done by checking the web address in the address bar which should begin with “https://” rather than “http://”. Do not click on the web link that has come via email. Instead go to main website by typing the address in the address bar. Never open a link in an email that asks for updating account/personal information. Avoid Phishing scams.
March 06th 2009:
Update the web browser before browsing internet
Only some of the people use up-to-date, fully patched Web browsers, putting the remainder at risk from growing threats from diligent hackers. Web browsers are often a weak link in the security chain, as software vulnerabilities can make it easy for hackers to gain control of a PC. When that happens, hackers can perform malicious acts such as stealing personal data. Mozilla's Firefox came out on top due to its auto-update feature, which tells a user a new patch is available and offers a one-click way to upgrade. Within three days, most Firefox users are up to date.
March 05th
Always check typed web address for legitimate website
A malicious web site could use some carefully crafted web addresses that could lead you to believe you’re really at a legitimate site. This is one of the prime ways you get infected with “spyware”. So update your operating system with latest patches. There are two basic things to pay attention to, when you’re deciding whether to trust a web site:
March 04th
Make sure that your online transactions are encrypted
When ever you perform online transactions, be sure that your transactions are encrypted, since the attackers may view the transaction details or information, so encryption prevents the attacker to view the information.
March 03rd
Always use secured web sites (https ://)
The information which we are sending from our computer to web server and web server to our computer is normally sent in a “plain text”, meaning anyone can able to read the data. So the solutions to this problem are to encrypt this data before sending. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) was created for this purpose. SSL uses the key exchanges between our browsers and the server which we are communicating in order to encrypt the data before transmitting it across the web. There are some general indications of a secured web page:
Normally, when browsing the web, the URLs (web page addresses) begin with the letters "http". However, over a secure connection the address displayed should begin with "https" - note the "s" at the end.
March 02nd
Check privacy policies when you are browsing
When using the internet and e-mail, and while we offer you our own policy on privacy (we keep your information confidential) throughout this, When we visit the web site we may provide us with two types of information: personal information such as Credit Card Information you knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis and Web site use information collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our Web site.
March 01st :
Shred important information immediately.
Shred or secure in a lockbox all documents with important identifying information on them, such as bank statements, credit card statements, pre-approved credit card offers and pay stubs.
Archive of Tips:
Do not click on anywhere inside the pop up window, while browsing internet
NEVER click anywhere on pop-ups. If you click anywhere on a pop-up ad you will probably get infected. Some pop-ups will have a question with a "YES" or "NO" or "CANCEL" button. Sometimes even when you click on "NO" or "CANCEL" they will install a piece of spyware in your computer. So never click on the buttons. Only click on the closing "X" to remove the pop-up. However, beware of fake closing "X"'s. These appear below the real closing "X". If you get pop-ups from a certain website never go to that website again.
March 11th 2009:
Always clear private data before you logout in internet centres
When you log in, many browsers will offer to store your user name and password is sure not to allow it. Make sure that you log out of every site you've logged in to. Clear the browser history and cache when you are finished using the computer. In Firefox, go to the Tools menu at the top and choose "Clear Private Data." In Internet Explorer go the Tools menu at the top and choose "Delete Browsing History." Be certain that when you leave the computer you have deleted everything you saved to the desktop. If you scanned in an image, saved pictures from your vacation or edited your resume make sure you permanently delete all personal files from the computer. Private Browsing aims to help you make sure that your web browsing activities don't leave any trace on your own computer. It is very important to note that Private Browsing is not a tool to keep you anonymous from websites.
March 10th 2009:
Before logging-in to use internet at public places (cafes, hotels, etc.,), do not select remember password on those computer
When you are Using Internet at public place then never use this option to remember password in this computer, because when you are letting that computer then anyone can access your login id. Because when you select the option to select remember password in this computer then cookies stored the information about that user. And it can be dangerous for you also; your account will be accessed by unwanted people or terrorist also in that case. And In this case your mailed will be become dangerous for yourself.
March 09th 2009:
Block Popup Windows While Browsing Internet on Your Internet Browser.
Block Popup windows While Browsing Internet on Your Internet Browser Because Viruses are embedded with popup window. But some popups are very useful for us, If You want to open some images then it will be open in Popup also. So Activate In Your System Popup Blocker and enjoy. So Popup blocker has merits and demerits both. So it up to user that how he handle it.
Do not click on the web link that has come via email.Instead go to main website by typing the address in the address bar
Never click on the links that has come via email. For example, you have received an email to update your bank account details with a link. That link may redirect to a fraudulent site that look like legitimate site that may ask your details. Never give personal information. Instead go to the main website by typing the address in the address bar.
March 07th 2009:
Always use trusted websites for browsing
Maintain an updated operating system with all security patches installed. Update the web browser before browsing the net. Run the anti-spy ware program depending upon the usage of the system. Maintain an updated anti virus software to protect the system from viruses. Set the operating system to display file extensions. For Microsoft Windows the settings should be made as shown below.
Go to My Computer --> Tools --> Folder Options -->In the View tab un check the option Hide file extensions for known file types.
Always use trusted websites for browsing. Do not give your personal information over Internet. Avoid filling forms that came through email that ask for personal information. Always ensure that website offers security before submitting personal information through web browser. This can be done by checking the web address in the address bar which should begin with “https://” rather than “http://”. Do not click on the web link that has come via email. Instead go to main website by typing the address in the address bar. Never open a link in an email that asks for updating account/personal information. Avoid Phishing scams.
March 06th 2009:
Update the web browser before browsing internet
Only some of the people use up-to-date, fully patched Web browsers, putting the remainder at risk from growing threats from diligent hackers. Web browsers are often a weak link in the security chain, as software vulnerabilities can make it easy for hackers to gain control of a PC. When that happens, hackers can perform malicious acts such as stealing personal data. Mozilla's Firefox came out on top due to its auto-update feature, which tells a user a new patch is available and offers a one-click way to upgrade. Within three days, most Firefox users are up to date.
March 05th
Always check typed web address for legitimate website
A malicious web site could use some carefully crafted web addresses that could lead you to believe you’re really at a legitimate site. This is one of the prime ways you get infected with “spyware”. So update your operating system with latest patches. There are two basic things to pay attention to, when you’re deciding whether to trust a web site:
- The web address or URL. URL stands for Uniform Resource Locater, but it basically just means the web address of the page you’re viewing.
- The security certificate. Also called the SSL or TLS certificate. We’ll get into this shortly. By applying what you know about web addresses and security certificates, you’re better armed to detect a fraudulent site.
March 04th
Make sure that your online transactions are encrypted
When ever you perform online transactions, be sure that your transactions are encrypted, since the attackers may view the transaction details or information, so encryption prevents the attacker to view the information.
March 03rd
Always use secured web sites (https ://)
The information which we are sending from our computer to web server and web server to our computer is normally sent in a “plain text”, meaning anyone can able to read the data. So the solutions to this problem are to encrypt this data before sending. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) was created for this purpose. SSL uses the key exchanges between our browsers and the server which we are communicating in order to encrypt the data before transmitting it across the web. There are some general indications of a secured web page:
1) Check the web page URL
Normally, when browsing the web, the URLs (web page addresses) begin with the letters "http". However, over a secure connection the address displayed should begin with "https" - note the "s" at the end.
March 02nd
Check privacy policies when you are browsing
When using the internet and e-mail, and while we offer you our own policy on privacy (we keep your information confidential) throughout this, When we visit the web site we may provide us with two types of information: personal information such as Credit Card Information you knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis and Web site use information collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our Web site.
March 01st :
Shred important information immediately.
Shred or secure in a lockbox all documents with important identifying information on them, such as bank statements, credit card statements, pre-approved credit card offers and pay stubs.
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