Internet shopping is fun and easy. However, in order to avoid problems associated with the theft of personal data, it is important to look for the following simple recommendations. No matter whether you are going to buy some inexpensive toaster or a top-notch juicer for your home keep in mind the following tips – do not click on links in emails, do not buy using a public Wi-Fi, update your software and change passwords periodically – and then everything will be fine.
1. Do not click on links in e-mails.
Fishing is a common method of identity theft. Hackers’ letters look like ordinary advertising mail asking you to browse ads online, but links to the goods will take you to fake websites. Having made an order on such a website, the unsuspecting buyer will not get their purchase and what is more, will give the hackers his or her personal …