4) Don’t trust it. Any site or service where you have registered to use the site or have a login knows your name. They will never send you an email starting with Dear sir/madam. This is a clear sign that it is a phishing email and isn’t real. The real company will use your first and last name. Don’t trust it unless they use your real name.5) Don’t store it. Many of us like convenience and so stores and sites try to be as accommodating as possible. One way they do this is by storing your data such as your name, address, and credit card information. Opt not to store your information. Taking a few minutes to re-enter your information will also force you to think about if what your purchasing is worth it.
6) Get help with your password. Most of us know that we shouldn’t use a simple password online anymore. However, there are now so many sites that need passwords, it may be very tempting to keep it simple. Don’t do it, instead get a little help remembering them and coming up with them with LastPass and 1Password.
7) Keep it off social media. Don’t put anything up on social media that is an answer to a security question for secure sites. For example, a common question is what is your high school mascot. If you’re reminiscing on Facebook and write “Go Tigers! Those were the days” you may have just given someone an important piece needed to steal your data. You can also put in fake (yet memorable) answers to the security questions.
What actions do you take to keep your data safe online?
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