Nowadays, the computer and internet is very common to everyone. Most of the people will rely on computer to save their own data and using online financial service to do their financial transaction such as online e-banking. However, the information transmitted over the Internet is more vulnerable and has a higher degree of security risk than internal networks because they are open to anyone. For-example, the other people will easily know your bank account number if the hacker was incursion to the bank system. Therefore, safeguard of computer is important for the users to protect their data.
Here are some suggestions for the computer users to safeguard their data:
1. Password protection
The users may create some longer password because it is more security compare to the shorter password. Other than that, users may change the password frequently and do not disclose to other people, including friends and family.
2. Install and update antispyware and antivirus programs
Install an antivirus program such as Symantec and Norton antivirus, AVG antivirus or other more in order to protect theirself against viruses and Trojan horses that may steal or modify the data on their computer. The antivirus must be always up to date in order to keep the well protection.
3. Avoid accessing financial information in public
The users do not encourage to log in to the bank system to check the balance from the coffee shop that provide wireless access. This is because we don’t know how powerful their firewalls are.
4. Biometric device
It’s grant access to programs, computers or rooms using computer analysis of some biometric identifier. The examples of biometric devices and systems include fingerprint scanners, hand geometry systems, face recognition systems and others. The biometric devices are gaining popularity as a security precaution because they are a virtually foolproof method of identification and authentication.
5. Encryption
The individuals may use a variety of encryption techniques to keep data secure and private. Encryption is a process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized.
Related links:
1.http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST06-008.html
2.http://www.msisac.org/awareness/news/2007-03.cfm
3.http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/103893/Six-Ways-to-Safeguard-Your-Online-Assets
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