Data security

Data security

1. security risks

   • people can intercept the data you put on the website you are shopping on, for example card numbers and emails.
   • don't use a debit card because credit cards are more robust

2. Phishing

   • phishing is when someone encourages you to give out your personal information rather than retreiving it without your own knowledge. this can be done through emails or even fake online shops and websites that look like legitemate sources

3. encryption

   • the main way of protection is called encryption this is when you lock your data so no one can access it

4. Password protection

   • The password you make will have to be a mix of numbers letters and characters this is because it will be harder to figure out by the computer