Currently, it is almost impossible for us to imagine the
day to day without Internet: we read the news, we watch the weather in our
city, and we chat with our loved ones.
However, although the internet has made our lives easier in
many ways, it also has its downside: with the rise of electronic commerce and
online transactions, we have become much more vulnerable to potential fraud.
Tips For Safely Browsing On The Internet
Be
careful with the links you visit:
On many occasions, we click on any link that we find
interesting without really paying attention to where it leads. This is a big
mistake, since if the website is not secure, the links may contain some kind of
malware.
Don't
believe everything you read:
One of the most used techniques to commit fraud is the use
of emails, in which victims are asked to enter personal data, bank details,
passwords.
Through phishing, or identity theft, we can believe that we
are interacting with known companies, and we can enter data on websites
prepared for deception.
Wi-Fi,
only trusted:
It's often tempting to be in a bar, a mall or an airport
where they offer good bandwidth on a free connection, right? In fact, there are
times when we go to a place specifically because there is Wi-Fi. However, these
networks are not usually secure, and they can compromise our internet
security by putting our personal data within the reach of hackers or
cybercriminals.
We recommend that you not use these networks when, for example,
you have to enter your username and password each time you access, as with
banks.
Total
security software, our best ally:
Although we have been extremely careful when selecting the
links we access and the networks to which we connect, we can always incorrectly
click on a link that leads us to have a problem. A total
security software protects our computer from the daily threats to which we
are exposed in the online world. However, we recommend that you subscribe to a software
that is permanently updated. New threats appear every day and it is more
difficult to identify them without a good base, in addition to the classic
viruses, with all their types there are other problems, such as phishing, in
which a trusted website or service is emulated to carry out a fraud.
Beware
of online purchases:
Our bank details are probably the most likely information
to be stolen on the internet. Once our data is obtained, it is sold on the
black market and used by buyers to make fraudulent purchases.
Use strong and different passwords:
When setting a password, we should not fall into the
mistake of putting something easy to remember such as the date of birth or the
name and surname, since they are weak passwords and, therefore, easy to steal.
Nor should we use the same password for all the accounts we
have, since it also poses a risk to our security.
We must always be cautious when selecting passwords, even
on pages where we consider that we do not have any confidential data, since
cyber crooks can take advantage of our credentials from any platform to
impersonate our identity and commit crimes.
Avoid
using P2P networks:
P2P networks are download systems that allow us to share
files and exchange information quickly and easily through the network. However,
it is one of the main ways to spread viruses, so we recommend avoiding its use
whenever possible.
Parental
Control essential:
Minors are potentially influenced by their behavior within
the network. Parents must assume the responsibility of educating their children
in the safe use of the Internet, whatever their age.
There are parental control solutions to install on your
mobile or computer and control its use. This extra help is essential to monitor
inappropriate content, check histories and limit access to certain web pages
not indicated for certain age groups.
The summary is that the Internet offers us infinite
facilities, but when you browse the Internet, do so safely to avoid problems
such as those discussed above.
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