Data security

Data security

1. Phishing

   • when someone encourages you to give out your personal information
   • look out for spelling, links in emails, attachments to download, threats, popular companies.

2. Encryption

   • the main way to protect our data so one can intercept it and get across all of your information.

3. Security risks

   • use credit not debit
     • credit cards have more robust security features than debit cards and are safer to use online.
   • Security information stored
     • people store information online, in the right hands this information can be abused and taken advantage of.
     • useful information eg locations, names and credit card details can be found out, information must be protected.

4. Password protection

   • use a variety of numbers, capital letters, symbols and characters
   • don't overuse passwords for different websites

5. Online Shopping safety tips

   • conduct research
   • value your personal information