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.
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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.