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Tips to stay safe online.

If you missed out on the list of security features to identify a trustworthy website,have a look at this quick  checklist:-

1.Avoid following links when it comes to shopping online.Always key in your own URL.It is better not to follow search engines when it comes to transacting online.

2.Never share any personal  or financial information on a non-secure website.

3.Always personally verify email pleas verify email pleas to donate or plans of earning a quick fortune(even if it  be from a known person).

4.Always ensure your transactions occur with an encrypted connection.

5.Look out for  a golden lock on the bottom of the screen,and https:in the address bar.

6.When online users equipped with current versions of internet Explorer,Firefox,safari,Google Chrome,opera and other browsers visit a site protected by EV SSl certificates,the top address bar turns green and displays the name of the company operating the website.This green bar  offers immediate reassurance that they've reached a site whose website.This green bar offers immediate reassurance that they've reached a site whose authenticity has been verified by a  certificate authority such as versing,the world's leading EV ssl certificate provider.

7.Never respond to emails you receive.

8.Block all spam emails you receive.

9.Regularly login to your financial passwords with your regular email passwords.

10.Do not sync your financial passwords with your regular email passwords.

11.When using a public computer,restrict browsing to information-only web sitessuchanewsites.Avoidaccessinganye-banking,e-brokerage,e-commerce web sites with require you to divulge personal information such as user names or passwords.

12.Never store user names and passwords in internet explorer.

13.Use an up-to-date anti-virus program,and ask the cyber cafe attendant on a public computer to check the tool bar to ensure
it is safe.

14.Always logout from transactional websites to sure your safety will not be compromised after you have left the system.
 

15.Finally,clear browsing history and cookies after your session.