Using the Internet is very important to us and there are many threats, as well as opportunities associated with using a computer and especially one connected to the Internet. There are many great things that can happen online but there …[Continue]
Need To Know: Safe Online Shopping
There are many people who shop online and have done so for several years without incident. Considering all of the internet transactions that take place, the percentage of those that are fraudulent or illegitimate is very small. Nonetheless, it is …[Continue]
Fun Online Shopping = Safe Online Shopping
Introduction Shopping for gifts for others (or yourself) online can be fun and exciting. With almost unlimited possibilities as to what sorts of products and price-ranges available there are very few things that online vendors do not offer. Unfortunately, virtually …[Continue]
Credit Card Fraud Protection for Online Shopping
Online shopping is becoming a very common way for people to find things that they can’t find in a big box store close to them or don’t have the time or patience to travel to somewhere farther away to buy …[Continue]
Safeguard the Credit Card While Christmas Shopping Online
Introduction The last thing that you want to think about as you are preparing your Christmas gift list is if you will be taken advantage of as you make your purchases. Most online Christmas shoppers choose to shop by using …[Continue]
What Is A Firewall And Why Is It Important?
An Internet firewall is a device that is designed to protect your computer from data and viruses that you do not want. A firewall is so called because of the real firewalls used to secure buildings. A physical firewall is …[Continue]
Two Things Everyone Should Know About ID Theft
When it comes to online identity theft, everyone should know two main things. The first is that nobody is immune to identity theft; you don’t even have to have a checking account or be an adult to fall prey to …[Continue]
Three Steps To Protect From ID Theft
Introduction Identity theft is a serious and pervasive problem. The popularization of the Internet in the 1990s made the web one of the number one places that criminals go when trying to steal your identity. The bad news is that …[Continue]
