Web security

Phishing is a form of identity theft that is done on the Internet. It generally comes in the form of a pop-up window, instant message, chat-room message, or email that tricks the user into submitting personal information. The information is then used to steal the user's identity. Knowing how to prevent phishing will allow you to avoid this fate. The following is a guide on how to prevent phishing. This article is from WIKIHOW

1. Be alert for spam messages.
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   • Do not reply to emails that request financial information, even if it appears to be from a trusted source.
   • Do not reply to emails from unrecognized senders.
   • Phishing attempts are not likely to be personalized.
   • Do not open any links in suspicious emails, instant messages, or chat-room messages.
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   Only communicate personal information over the phone or through a secure website.
   • Secure websites are indicated by a lock on the browser's status bar or the prefix "Https://" instead of Http://. "
   • It is safe to give personal information on the phone only if you initiate the call to a secure phone number. For example, it is best to call a number located on your bank statement rather than a number that you were asked to call in an email.
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   Never use email to share personal information.
   • Even if you know the recipient of an email, unauthorized individuals may be able to gain access to your or the recipient's email account.
   • Individuals with advanced technical skills can intercept your email.
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   Avoid using email on public computers.
   • Information from an email is temporarily stored on a computer's local disk and can be retrieved by another user if it is not properly deleted.
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   Do not click anything in pop-up windows.
   • If your browser has a pop-up blocker, enable it.
   • Do not copy any website addresses from a pop-up window into your browser.
   • A legitimate enterprise will never ask you for your information in a pop-up window.
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   Use security programs to protect your computer.
   • Use a spam filter, anti-spyware program, ,anti-virus program, and a firewall. These can be obtained from a software retailer or on the Internet.
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   Check your credit report and financial statements regularly.
   • Make sure that no unauthorized transactions have been made and that all items on your credit report are correct.
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   Joe Rossini