Every time I see the FBI present, or the secret service present on the topic of security at a conference I walk away with one thought. It’s not a matter of if you get hacked, its a matter of when you get hacked. Even if this is the eventuality of what will happen, it does not mean we have to make it easy for them.
My favorite quote on security was from the Hosting Customer Summit in 2015 “?You will be hacked. Have a Plan. Practice the Plan. Call FBI, Have Legal Ready..?
Instead of just clicking a link to take you to your chosen retailer?s website, it?s safer to type the retailer?s URL into the address bar on your web browser. It may take a little more effort, but this simple action can help to prevent you visiting a fake or malicious website.
Using a password manager can help you to deal with multiple accounts and passwords ? and to encrypt passwords that would otherwise be in plain text. Some antivirus and Internet security software products include password management and password security features.
My Favorite password manager is lastpass ? For the cost of $12.00 a year, you can get the premium version. Very affordable.
When you?re in a shopping mall ? about to make a purchase ? it can be useful to make a last minute comparison with the best deals that Internet retailers are offering. However, there can be security risks if you access the Internet via a public Wi-Fi network . Cybercriminals can intercept your data and capture your passwords, login details, and financial information. If you need to access the Internet when you?re out shopping, it?s safer to do so via your cellular network.
Use safe payment options:?Credit cards are generally the safest option because they allow buyers to seek a credit from the issuer if the product isn?t delivered or isn?t what was ordered.
Can you return the item for a full refund if you’re not satisfied?? If you return it, who pays the shipping costs or restocking fees, and when you will get your order? A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule requires sellers to ship items as promised or within 30 days after the order date if no specific date is promised. Many sites offer tracking options, so you can see exactly where your purchase is and estimate when you?ll get it.
I hope you found these sites on shopping safely online as useful as I did. Staying secure is a 7X24 year round job. At Ntirety our in-house team of security experts from Hosting are constantly looking for ways to keep Ntirety and our customers safer.