Internet

Internet

Use the Internet Safely

        1.Do not meet online "friends" alone and think twice about what they say.

        2.Blog with prudence.

        Do not disclose your personal information on any blogs e.g. family background or financial situation.

        Do not send or receive vital information via blogs e.g. confidential documents or passwords, etc. 

        3.Keep your password safe

        Change your password from time to time.

        Do not use password that can easily be decoded. 

        Do not use system-generated passwords.

        Do not save your password on your computer. 

        Do not log into your account via public computers. 

        4.Stay smart when shopping online

        Make sure you shop at reputable websites. 

        Read terms and conditions, and disclaimer of online stores carefully. 

        Check the details of sellers and products carefully before finalising the transaction. 

        Do not prepay for products. 

        Keep your transaction records for future reference. 

        Use a credit card with a lower credit limit.

Safeguard your computer

        1.Take good card of your computer system

        Take good card of your computer system

        Use anti-virus software to scan your computer regularly 

        Install and activate firewall to shield your computer from virus attacks

        Always update software patches for safer surfing experiences

        2.Beware of virus attack

        Never surf suspicious websites 

        Never download software from unknown sources 

        Never open or forward emails or attachments from unsolicited sources 

        Never click on links sent from strangers or unsolicited sources

        3.Protect your Storage drives

        Backup your files of important information regularly for peace of mind even in the event of loss 

        Encrypt sensitive information and store them confidentially 

        Safeguard your memory drives well and keep them in a safe place 

        4.Secure your wireless network

        Lower your network signal to avoid any interception 

        Encrypt your WIFI password to prevent any lifting 

        Pay extra attention to the protection of your sensitive data