faq:profile:how_to_protect_your_vo_accounts_from_being_compromised
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| - | In this Information age where Internet has become a common tool for everyone worldwide, it is not rare to hear that someone’s account has been hacked or accessed by an unauthorised | + | In this Information age where Internet has become a common tool for everyone worldwide, it is not rare to hear that someone’s account has been hacked or accessed by an unauthorized |
| - | Email and other online accounts are at risks of being hacked if no precaution is taken to secure them. Here are several tips to prevent your account from being compromised: | + | Email and other online accounts are at constant |
| ==== Choose A Secure Password ==== | ==== Choose A Secure Password ==== | ||
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| * Use a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, symbols and numbers in your password. | * Use a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, symbols and numbers in your password. | ||
| * Use a password that is at least eight characters long. | * Use a password that is at least eight characters long. | ||
| - | * Don’t use easy-to-remember | + | * Don’t use personal information |
| - | * Don’t use passwords like “1234567”, | + | * Don’t use easy-to-guess |
| * Change your password regularly. | * Change your password regularly. | ||
| * **MOST IMPORTANTLY** Do not use back previous passwords. Always come up with a new one. | * **MOST IMPORTANTLY** Do not use back previous passwords. Always come up with a new one. | ||
| ==== Guard Your Password ==== | ==== Guard Your Password ==== | ||
| - | Do not reveal your password to others. Do not write it down or store it where it can be easily accessed. Make sure to use different passwords for different accounts.\\ | + | Do not reveal your password to others(even to your relatives). Do not write it down and place it on a visibly open area or store it where it can be easily accessed. Note it down and keep it somewhere safe for your future reference, in cases where you forgot the passwords. Make sure to use different passwords for different accounts.\\ |
| If you feel that your password has been exposed, change it immediately ([[faq: | If you feel that your password has been exposed, change it immediately ([[faq: | ||
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| At times you might receive emails that ask for your personal information and password. Do not reveal these information even if the email appears to come from a legitimate business partner/ | At times you might receive emails that ask for your personal information and password. Do not reveal these information even if the email appears to come from a legitimate business partner/ | ||
| If you are suspicious that an email from your provider/ | If you are suspicious that an email from your provider/ | ||
| - | * Don’t click on links, | + | * Don’t click on links, files or open attachments in emails from unrecognized |
| * Don’t email sensitive or personal information over the Internet. | * Don’t email sensitive or personal information over the Internet. | ||
| * Communicate personal info only by phone or secure websites. | * Communicate personal info only by phone or secure websites. | ||
| - | * Beware | + | * Always beware |
| ==== Guard Against Spams ==== | ==== Guard Against Spams ==== | ||
| Be extra careful if you receive emails that guarantee wins, prizes and money transfers— they are mostly spam emails. Do not click on links resided in these emails, and do not reply them either.\\ | Be extra careful if you receive emails that guarantee wins, prizes and money transfers— they are mostly spam emails. Do not click on links resided in these emails, and do not reply them either.\\ | ||
| - | You may set a higher sensitivity on your junk filtering settings to filter away these spam mails: [[faq: | + | You may set a higher sensitivity on your junk filtering settings to filter away these spam mails: [[faq: |
| - | Or, you can also blacklist the spam email sender: [[faq: | + | Or, you can also blacklist the spam email sender: [[faq: |
| ==== Keep Your Device Clean of Malware and Viruses ==== | ==== Keep Your Device Clean of Malware and Viruses ==== | ||
| Protect your computer with anti-virus, spam filters and firewall.\\ | Protect your computer with anti-virus, spam filters and firewall.\\ | ||
| - | Scan your computer every now and then to keep your system healthy from malicious spyware. | + | Make it a habit to scan your computer every now and then to keep your system healthy from malicious spyware.\\ |
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| + | ==== Conceal Your Email Address ==== | ||
| + | Although your email address is hardly a secret, there is no reason to disclose it when you don't need to. For instance, do not post your email address on social media or blog post as cybercriminals are constantly looking for these sources for new victims.\\ | ||
| + | Other than that, think twice before subscribing to any newsletters, | ||
| ==== Turn On SAP Feature on VO ==== | ==== Turn On SAP Feature on VO ==== | ||
| By default, your VO account is guarded by the [[faq: | By default, your VO account is guarded by the [[faq: | ||
| - | You can turn off this feature from your Profile settings. However, we strongly recommend not to disable this feature as it helps to prevent | + | You can turn off this feature from your Profile settings. However, we **strongly recommend not to disable** this feature as it helps to prevent |
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| + | ==== Use SSL/TLS for SMTP, IMAP, POP3 Connections ==== | ||
| + | If you are using a third-party mail client for email access, it is recommended to use SSL/TLS encryption for SMTP, IMAP and POP3 connections, | ||
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| + | ==== Use Secure and Reliable Mail Client ==== | ||
| + | There are many mail clients and applications available for smartphones and PC from the Internet, but some might undermine the security of email sent using your email account. The key point here is the setup process - if the mail client prompts you to provide only your email address and password, and does not ask you to enter server settings - beware that it might not be sending your mails through your legitimate email server.\\ | ||
| + | In addition, some mail apps might store your password in plain text, which put your password at risk of being exposed. | ||
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| + | ==== Avoid Using Public Wi-Fi ==== | ||
| + | Hackers often set up fake hotspot that tricks others into connecting to the network for free. This enable them to intercept and access to the victim' | ||
| + | Hackers can also use an unsecured Wi-Fi connection to distribute malware. If you allow file sharing across a network, they can easily plant infected software on your computer.\\ | ||
| + | If you really need Internet connection while travelling or away from home, it is best to use your own private network, such as the hotspot from your smartphone. | ||
faq/profile/how_to_protect_your_vo_accounts_from_being_compromised.txt · Last modified: 2020/09/01 10:43 by vikki
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