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How to Make Online Transactions Securely!

by Emily Forbes
-- August 22, 2020
How to Make Online Transactions Securely!

The advancements in modern technology enabled people to rely on the digital world to purchase the things that they need and have it delivered right in front of their doorstep. Not only is this convenient, but it is also an efficient way of saving various resources such as time and money.

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However, in doing so, there is a need for you to share personal data and sensitive information, particularly during the payment process. Rest assured that there are several means on how you can make your online transactions secure and below are some of them.

Verify The Credibility Of The Site

One of the primary things that you should check whenever you perform online purchases is the credibility of the site that you are dealing with. A good indication that a site is reputable is when they utilize a reliable payment system that eliminates the need for you to key in your personal information or fills out lengthy forms such as direct carrier billing. With direct carrier billing and payments, you only need a four-digit pin code, which makes your purchases not only secure but fast too. On the other hand, make sure that the site has advanced security features such as PayTabs that ensures that your personal information won’t leak in case their payment method entails the need for you to key in sensitive data.

Make Sure To Use a Secure Connection

Another way to make your online transactions safe from the hands of those with malicious intentions is by using a secure connection. You will be able to verify this effortlessly by checking the uniform resource locator (URL) of the page, whether it begins with “https”. If it does, then it means that the site implements a secure communication protocol that is encrypted to ensure that your data is safe.

Leverage a Strong Password

It may prove to be quite a challenge but as much as possible, make use of strong and complex passwords that won’t be easily guessed by another individual. Also keep in mind that hackers already use algorithms to try and identify passwords, such that you should make your password complex for a machine to read, instead of making it complex for a human to guess. For instance, it may be easier for a computer to guess a random combination of characters, but it may be difficult for it to guess a password composed of your anniversary integrated with special characters. In line with this, as much as possible, avoid the use of public computers for your transactions. Rather, make use of your personal computer or gadget instead.

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To wrap things up, make sure that you exert the extra effort to verify the credibility of the site that you will be using for your online transactions. Alongside with this, also ensure that you have a secure connection. Leverage a strong password too and as much as possible, use your personal computer for your online transactions rather than opting for a public computer that can be accessed by several users. All these are geared towards ensuring that any transaction you make online is safe and secure.

Author | Emily Forbes 

An Entrepreneur, Mother & A passionate tech writer in the technology industry!

Email:- forbesemily@yandex.com

 

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