August 12, 2008

Online ID mistakes

For some people going online is a new experience, which means that all of the security scares that have affected many internet users over the years have gone unnoticed by them. This is why there are so many people being caught out by the scammers.

The surprising thing is that many of these people are being caught out by old-fashioned ways, so of which are not even covered by the latest security features on new computers. This is why there are so many internet users losing their online ID’s and some cash in the process.

What to look out for:

Assuming Your Security Software Is Protecting You
Accessing an Account Through an Email Link
Using a Single Password for All Online Accounts
Downloading Free Software
Thinking Your Mac Shields You From All Risks
Clicking on a Pop-up Ad That Says Your PC Is Insecure
Shopping Online the Same Way You Do in Stores

Source [Yahoo]