SURF INTERNET SAFELY and BE SECURE ONLINE

TIPS TO SURF INTERNET SAFELY

• Don't disclose confidential information about yourself online. limit the information you give about yourself online. Never use your real name and address when not sure of authenticity of site.

• Never share your passwords with anyone.
• Don't automatically assume something sent from a 'friend' is legimate. Spammers can easily spoof email addresses.
• Be careful before adding strangers to your friends list . Take special care if you and your online friends get identical 'friend requests' from another user.
• Don't use links in embedded emails to go to any unfamiliar site, even if it's from a friend, especially if it has any thing to do with your finances.
• Set limits to what people can view in your profile. Eg orkut enable you to block strangers from viewing your profile depending on your settings.
• Always keep an updated antivirus in your PC. You may download free antivirus.
• Keep the firewall on.
• I would recommend never to use "remember me" option while opening e-mail account or any other secure account.