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During my early days as an investor, I lost $700 and $850 at different times to Hackers from my online accounts.

These ugly incidents forced me to adopt steps to prevent future occurrence and they have never failed me.



Ø Use a Gmail as your ID because it is more difficult to hack than the others.

Ø Avoid fake login page, always check your E wallet or account web address is correct before login. Check Green SSL certificate bar in browser before login.

Ø Phishing emails: Never click on a link in an email to take you to a website, or enter personal details either in the email or website. Copy manually and paste to expose the real site. Real websites never ask for your login or any other confidential details.

Ø Never download or Install software from Unknown or untrusted Publisher.

Ø Ensure you log off properly: It is important to completely log off from your E wallet account, sometimes you do not auto logout by simply closing the windows.


Ø Invite software expert to periodically search and remove terrible plug-in from your browser, if you can’t do it yourself.

Ø Use very strong and up-to-date anti-virus software.


Ø Use very strong and least predictable password.

Ø Never login to your confidential accounts in internet cafes or a computer that is not your own.


Ø Last but not the least; ensure activation of 2-step verification or Authentication security code.

http://olisasegun..com.ng/2015/12/how-to-secure-your-e-wallet-and-other.html

Nice

Thanks

brunofarad:
Nice

Since d laptop is mine and only me operates it, do I still hv to log out?

olisasegun:
I will like to discuss security tips which may help you to secure your E wallet and other important online accounts.

During my early days in online investment, I lost $700 and $850 at different times to Hackers in my online account. This made me studied ways I could prevent such ugly event from happening again.

The following steps were taken and they have never failed me.


Ø Use a Gmail as your ID because it is more difficult to hack than the others.

Ø Avoid fake login page, always check your E wallet or account web address is correct before login. Check Green SSL certificate bar in browser before login.

Ø Phishing emails: Never click on a link in an email to take you to a website, or enter personal details either in the email or website. Copy manually and paste to expose the real site. Real websites never ask for your login or any other confidential details.

Ø Never download or Install software from Unknown or untrusted Publisher.

Ø Ensure you log off properly: It is important to completely log off from your E wallet account, sometimes you do not auto logout by simply closing the windows.


Ø Invite software expert to periodically search and remove terrible plug-in from your browser, if you can’t do it yourself.

Ø Use very strong and up-to-date anti-virus software.


Ø Use very strong and least predictable password.

Ø Never login to your confidential accounts in internet cafes or a computer that is not your own.


Ø Last but not the least; ensure activation of 2-step verification or Authentication security code.

http://olisasegun..com.ng/2015/12/how-to-secure-your-e-wallet-and-other.html

cozy7:
Since d laptop is mine and only me operates it, do I still hv to log out?

Yes sir.
with key-logger, plug-in and terrible tool-bar and JavaScript, hackers can hijack or attack your system especially when you are online. Your settings can be changed and your account access remotely.

I wonder why this never makes it to FP

olisasegun:
I wonder why this never makes it to FP

Sometimes I am surprised too myself. However, I am sure the MODs have their reasons.