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Protect Username and Password


                  One  needs  to  ensure  that  his/her  user  name,  password,
                  credit  card  or  online  banking  information  are  secure,  as
                  they are prone to be tracked by unauthorised users.
                  A user should never save username or password on the
                  computers which are used in a shared environment such as
                  at Internet cafes. The web browsers may save the personal
                  data on the local computer that can be accessed by another
                  user using the same computer.



                                                               Do not share Personal Information

                                                               Be cautious while filling up online forms, responding to
                                                               calls  (pretending  to  be  legitimate)  that  ask  your  name,
                                                               DOB, bank details etc. Banks never ask your User Id, Pin or
                                                               Password over the phone or via email.




                  Secure Online Transactions

                  During certain transactions some information such as credit card details
                  or personal information is sent over the network. Therefore, it is always
                  recommended to use only secure websites for doing such transactions.
                  Always  verify  whether  the  website  you  are  using,  keeps  transactions
                  secure or not.

                  A digital certificate represented by a golden lock in the web browser’s
                  address bar signifies that the website is secure. Web addresses that start
                  with ‘https’ also signify that the website is secure.






                                                       Avoid using Unsecured Wi-Fi
                                                       Never  connect  your  device  to  any  unsecured  or  unknown
                                                       Wi-Fi network. Connecting to an unsecure network might lead to
                                                       leakage of your valuable data.




                  Don’t Accept Unknown Invitation

                  Never  accept  invitations  from  an  unknown  person  on
                  social media. It may be an attempt to just get your personal
                  profile related information such as phone number, e-mail,
                  photos, etc.



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