Staying Secure Online
Let’s face it – the Internet is as much a part of your life as convenience stores, cell phones and microwave meals. You use the Web for banking, shopping and paying your bills ... not to mention the just-for-fun activities like Facebook and online gaming. But what happens with your personal data when it leaves your keyboard and enters the Great Digital Beyond? Is it exposing you and your family to unnecessary risks?
Here are some simple precautions you can take to help you stay secure online.
Find the VeriSign Logo
Generally found at the bottom of a Web page, this symbol indicates the site is protected by the leading Internet security provider. Click the logo and you’ll see the additional details about the site’s owner and how your data is protected.
Keep Your Eyes on the Green
Data transaction sites secured by VeriSign display each page’s Web address in a green bar, indicating it’s safe to do business online.
Other resources to help make you a safer surfer:
- StaySafeOnline.org – the National Cyber Security Alliance Web site
- i-SAFE – guidance from a non-profit leader in online safety education
- OnGuardOnline.gov – practical tips to keep your digital data safe