The categories and suggestions below, many of which may apply to your home as well as your office, are some suggestions which you can and should adopt to ensure a secure online experience:

Protect your computer

• Install anti-virus software and the latest security patch on the computer you use to access StashAway.
• Set it so that it performs automatic updates.
• Remove file and printer sharing, especially when connected to the Internet.
• Consider the use of encryption technology and perform regular backups to protect critical data.
• Only allow trusted USB drives into your computer.
• Get in the habit of locking your account whenever you step away from your computer.
• Only use trusted devices and access trusted websites.
• Do not install or run programs that are not from trusted websites.
• Delete junk or chain emails.
• Do not access sensitive online sites or perform financial transactions over the public Internet.
• Clear browser cache after each online session.
• Log off after each online session.

Protect your mobile device

• Always update your device to the latest available OS version; these patches normally carry security and bug fixes that will help secure your device and the information stored on it.
• Do not attempt to ‘jailbreak’ or ‘root’ your device.
• Keep your laptop, mobile phone, and other portable devices that contain sensitive information with you at all times.
• We would strongly advise against logging in via public wifi networks.

Protect your network

• Set a strong password for your WiFi network.
• Do not allow anyone to connect to your network without permission.
  
  

You can also learn more about protecting your data and finances in our article here.