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Online Security
Written by: Rudy Freeman - on July 28th, 2006
Secure Online Transactions
When using credit card online for payments, make sure your browser is encrypted. All later versions (free download) of Internet Explorer and NetScape are quite secured. You should also be able to identify the online businesses you deal with. Whenever you suspect a false information request, contact your merchant to verify it. Moreover, you should be able to expect what kind of information they need to process your transaction. Never voluntarily give more information then needed.
Privacy Policy
All online merchants nowadays are required by law to protect your privacy. You should spend some time to verify their privacy statement. Make sure it exists and is sufficient. Without this statement, your merchants can sell your information to other parties.
Safeguard your secrets
Either it's your online password or PIN number to your bank accounts, keep it safe from exposure. Also when you choose your passwords or PIN, try to avoid easily guessed ones such as your birthday, phone number or address. Your postal mails are also important. Make sure that they are safe from stealing. Finally, don't write down your PIN or passwords on papers. They can easily be lost. In case of suspicion, change your passwords or PIN immediately.
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