Online Transaction Security
The Basics of Online Transaction Security
Online transaction security refers to taking steps – both technological and practical – to protect your confidential information whenever it flows across the Internet. Norton 360 has many features that can help you protect your data online. For example, Norton 360 helps you avoid unsafe websites and suspicious downloads. Working as a whole, Norton 360 helps detect potential threats.
There are also steps you can take to enhance your protection, no matter where you are online:
- Make sure that your computer is always updated with the most recent software updates and patches, as soon as they become available.
- Review the configuration of all your software, especially your browser and email, to make sure that every aspect is secure. Use the "help" dialogues in your software to configure privacy settings and set security to high levels as a precaution to protect yourself from identity theft. Software can be used in conjunction with the built in privacy settings and security features.
- Choose "long, strong" passwords for every login. Remember, if your password is compromised on one site and you use the same password across multiple sites, you may be at serious risk! Combine letters, numbers and symbols for powerful passwords.
- Take time to manually read and review bank statements and credit card statements each month. You may uncover evidence of identity theft and other forms of fraud by paying close attention to your information.
- Be careful if you are placed in a situation where you share personal information online. Make sure the site is trustworthy before inputting any personal information.
- Double-check online offers and be wary of any offers that seem "too good to be true."
You will find that it's easy to get started with Norton 360 to reduce the risk of identity theft. Software can help to reduce the likelihood of your identity being stolen when utilized in addition to the observation of the tips above.