How not to make use of Black Friday sales
The result of the Black Friday deals mania, is often unsafe web browsing and online shopping using unsecured public networks.
With black friday around, online users are at war to get the best deal they can get their hands on. The opportunity at hand has created a deals celebration that extends all the way to Cyber Monday.
The result of deals mania, though, is unsafe web browsing and online shopping using unsecured public networks. Transactions and checking financial details and entering banking information on unsecured networks makes it incredibly easy for a cyber criminal to access your data.
According to the India Digital Wellness Report commissioned by NortonLifeLock, 7 in 10 Indians (68 per cent) who transact online are willing to save their personal bank details on the websites they trust. What is a matter of concern is it needs a discerning eye to be able to identify vulnerable networks.
Thus, Country Director for NortonLifelock Ritesh Chopra explains that Indians need to be more informed when accessing public Wi-Fi networks for personal use.
Protect against cybercriminals via the latest software updates.
Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new threats, so you need to be conscientious about ensuring all your operating systems and apps are up to date with the latest versions and patches to help address any security vulnerabilities that could expose you to a cyber attack.
Avoid opening suspicious links
Phishing scams may appear to be from a legitimate source such as a large retailer offering a great deal. Best advice: don’t open it. The consequences of opening a suspicious link, which could result in malicious software on your device, include theft of your credentials, and your personal information being sold on the dark web.
Use a VPN
A VPN will ensure all data transmitted during your online sessions is encrypted. Norton Secure VPN can secure your private information on PCs, Macs or a mobile device.
Be alert
Pay attention to the network you’re joining. Cyber criminals set up rogue hotspots with names that are close to that of the legitimate network you may be trying to connect to.
Keep it personal at home
Do not access sensitive information or online accounts that contain such data if you’re on public Wi-Fi.
Don’t auto-connect
Turn off any auto-connect settings for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on your devices. Also remember to disable file sharing
Log out
Always log out of all accounts when you are finished using them.