IS USING INTERNET SAFE?

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Many people surf the Internet as part of their work activities, others visit a wide range of pages to stay fully informed of the news in the world, perhaps simply to complement their educational training or to entertain themselves during leisure hours. But everyone wonders if it is really possible to surf safely on the internet and that is precisely what this article is about. What Is Internet Security? Within the operating rules and policies that are part of the management of the websites to which users have access, a series of parameters have been established in order to prevent and control unauthorized entry to the resources available within Internet. This is part of internet security and its goal is to maintain a level that allows users to enter each page without risks to their computer or the integrity of their personal information. Therefore, talking about security is having ways to prevent, protect and avoid unauthorized intrusion to private networks, such as corporate or ev...
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7 TIPS FOR SAFE SHOPPING ONLINE

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Online shopping is more and more popular. With these tips and by the use of Internet security software (A software that will protect you from all the threats and crime that will be going to happen that too online), you can be sure to shop safely online.

7 Tips for safe shopping online
From clothes, travel, you’re everyday shopping, to electronics: nowadays, everything can be ordered and bought inexpensively on the internet. But what about online security?

It is possible to pay for your online purchases securely on most websites, but you can also come across platforms that are unreliable. Especially when you've never heard of the online store in question, it's hard to tell the difference. Keep these seven tips in mind, and you'll be sure to shop safely:

1. Check the website contact details

First, look for information such as the email address, phone number, and registered office address of the company. In this way, you can get a first idea about the security of the website in question. Consider, for example, to be on your guard if the site appears to be Belgian, and its address is located abroad. And via the BeCommerce platform (the Belgian association of companies that sell products and services via the internet), you will find an overview of Belgian websites where you can shop safely.

2. Watch what others are saying about the website

Check if the online store offers good service. In this way, you not only learn about the quality of the products, but also their delivery. First, read the comments and opinions of other customers about the store's website. And also take a look at online forums and independent websites like Trust pilot. Keep in mind that some merchants themselves add comments to make you believe that shopping on their site is safe. So stay critical about what you read.

3. Check if it is safe for you to pay

Trustworthy online stores in Belgium and abroad ensure that the connection between your device and the merchant's website is secure. The technical term for this is Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Thus, your data is divided, so that it is made unreadable to others.

Via the search engine with which you surf, you can easily see if you are on a reliable page:

There is a padlock in front of the web address,

The address in the bar begins with https (the letter "s" means secure).

Using of total security software will let you know if the website is safe for paying or not.

4. Read the general conditions of sale carefully.

Things like payment, delivery, returning items and refunding your money are very important to know in advance, when you want to shop safely online. It is, on some platforms, different from a traditional store. Especially if you are shopping on a website that is not Belgian. So check well in advance if you:

Must pay extra to have your order delivered (and possibly returned),

Can track your order online until the moment of delivery,

Can see the purchase amount coming out of your bank account before or after delivery,

Receive a guarantee for your online purchase,

Can return your purchase if it does not work, or does not meet your expectations.

The answer to these questions can mainly be found on a separate page on the website, with the title “frequently asked questions” or “FAQ”.

5. Check if you are well insured

This gives you additional security if, after all, it turns out that you have not been shopping safely online. With most credit cards, there is insurance included for internet deliveries. This occurs first if your ordered item is not delivered. But you can also count on it if the items are damaged or do not match the description in the online store.

6. Check how the online store protects your privacy

It is important to know what the website is doing with your data. Often, lists with your contact details are sold to third parties. On most platforms, you will find this privacy policy on a separate page, often linked under the home page. Also in this case, it is better to check whether the online store has the BeCommerce quality mark.

7. Beware of emails or calls asking for your bank details

In particular, it can be phishing. The person who sends you this type of email asks you to send your personal data, such as your password, your secret code, and the number of your bank or identity card. With this information, your account is then used to make payments. If while shopping online you receive an email with a link you need to click to pay for your purchases, never do it. Secure online stores manage payments completely online, in a secure environment by using internet security. Thus, you possibly have the choice to pay via a bank transfer. The only emails you receive are proof of your purchase, as well as a link through which you can track your delivery.

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