St@y SaFe 0n W0r1d Pa55woRd Day!
Digital, data and cyberArticleMay 6, 20212 min read
World Password Day came along to spread awareness that taking care with your passwords is vital to protecting yourself online.
Today is World Password Day. It’s a timely reminder to practice good password safety and generally protect ourselves online. Did you know that the 10,000 most common passwords give access to 98% of all accounts?!
With online purchasing now a way of life, it’s important to safeguard data and privacy. Check out the top 10 tips from Zurich’s experts:
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Make sure you have different passwords for different log-ins and websites.
Update your home antivirus and operating systems to ensure that your personal data remains protected. Consider running regular scans on a weekly or monthly basis.
Go to familiar websites rather than searching for stores through a search engine, and be wary of sites using a different top-level domain (for example: .net instead of .com). Double check the name of the web address.
Use websites that are recognized by TRUSTe, VeriSign or Better Business Bureau Online. Avoid buying items from mass emails and/or pop-up windows. Also look for the “Verified by Visa” or “MasterCard Secure Code” guarantees, which make online payments more secure.
Check if the web address starts with “https” and contains the padlock symbol to indicate that you are sharing your information on a secure site
Always log-out of websites after placing an order and keep a copy of the confirmation email for your records.
Don’t give out personal information, such as birthday dates and national IDs. No online shopping store needs that information.
Regularly check your monthly electronic statements. If you notice something wrong, call your provider quickly to resolve the discrepancy.
Avoid using debit card and banking accounts, stick with credit cards. Most credit card companies have purchase protection, plus it won’t drain your bank account.
Don’t use public computers to make purchases, and remember to log-out even if you’re just checking your email. And if you’re using your personal computer in a public area, make sure that no one else can see your screen with your personal information or try to use virtual private networks (VPN) to make purchases.