Aahh! Holiday shopping! This year you are beating the crowds by doing most of your shopping online and having your packages delivered to your doorstep. But just as you would take care to guard against someone lifting your wallet or grabbing your purse in a crowded mall, you need to take care when shopping online.
Sometimes in our hurry to complete our gift list, we use a shared computer at the office or internet café. Or maybe you have stopped by your favorite coffee shop and are shopping on your pc while sipping your latte.
Here are some of the risks you run:
Web Browsers often cache your browsing history in cookies, enabling someone to track your surfing habits and possibly access the online accounts you've logged into.
Keyloggers may be installed that track your keystrokes in order to access your passwords and user IDs.
Spyware may track your browsing habits and record your passwords and login information.
The free wireless network you're connected to may be run by a hacker.
Thieves literally looking over your shoulder to steal personal and sensitive information.
Here some steps you can take to protect yourself:
Log off any online sessions.
Delete browser cache/temp files.
Never use the Remember or store passwords for online web sites.
Never leave your computer unattended while logged into any online web sites.
Check your computer for spyware.
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