How to protect yourself online: InvestingViews.net scam check guide

Online Brokerage Accounts: What You Can Do to Secure Your Money and Your Personal Information.
Tips from the InvestingViews.net
InvestingViews offers some tips on how to secure your trader account.
InvestingViews scam check tip: How personal data theft can occur on the Internet
Many identity thieves use malware to attack online users' computers. These programs can track the activity of your computer and send information back to the scammer's server. Sometimes these programs get installed simply by pressing a key, which allows identity thieves to easily obtain username and password information for any of your online accounts, including a broker's account.
Other identity thieves can ‘phish’ your personal information. Phishing involves the use of fraudulent emails and imitation websites to trick you into disclosing valuable personal information, such as your account number, social security number, and the username and password you use to access your account. Sometimes, according to InvestingViews scam analysts, fraudsters use phishing attacks to download a keystroke log or other malware.
But not all account thieves have switched to "high technology". Many still use less sophisticated ways to steal your personal information, such as spying when you enter confidential information.
How to protect yourself online: InvestingViews.net scam check guide
You will need to protect yourself from identity theft, whether hackers, phishers or spies, when you use your online broker account, such as InvestingViews. Here are some tips on how to secure your personal information and money when you go online:
InvestingViews scam protection hints: Increase your security.
Personal firewalls and security software packages (with anti-virus, anti-spam, and anti-spyware features) are required for those involved in online financial transactions. Make sure you have the latest security updates installed on your computer, and make sure you only access your online broker account on a secure web page using encryption. The website address of a secure website connection starts with "https", not just "http", and has a key or a private lock in the status bar (which is usually displayed in the lower right corner of the screen).
InvestingViews scam detection security Tip:
Even if a web page starts with "https" and contains a key or a private lock, it is still possible that it may be unsafe. For example, some phishers create fake websites with locks. To double-check, click the lock icon in the status bar to see the security certificate for the site. After "To whom it is issued" in the pop-up window you should see the name corresponding to the site on which, in your opinion, you are. If the name is different, you are probably on a fake site.
InvestingViews.net scam analysts: fraud can be avoided. Use a security token (if you have it).
Using a security token can make it even more difficult for a thief to access your online broker's account. This is due to the fact that these devices, which generate small numbers, offer a second level of security - a one-time access code, which usually changes every 30 or 60 seconds. These unpredictable passwords can prevent identity theft. Although fraudsters can use keystroke loggers to obtain common username and password information, they cannot use these programs to obtain a security token access code. Ask your brokerage firm if you can protect your online account with a security token or similar security device.
InvestingViews scam protection tip: Be careful when downloading. When you download a program or file from an unknown source, you run the risk of downloading malicious software to your computer. Scammers often hide these programs inside seemingly harmless applications. Think twice before clicking on a pop-up ad or downloading a "free" game or gadget.
Employees of the InvestingViews Forex broker security department hope that these tips will help you keep your account safe!





























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