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Unit-3 (Cyber Security)

This document discusses secure online transactions and e-commerce. It provides tips for securing online banking transactions, including regularly scanning for viruses, changing passwords periodically, and being wary of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information. The document also discusses how to shop online safely, such as using credit cards for consumer protection, checking retailer terms and conditions, keeping devices updated, using strong unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and using a password manager.

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Unit-3 (Cyber Security)

This document discusses secure online transactions and e-commerce. It provides tips for securing online banking transactions, including regularly scanning for viruses, changing passwords periodically, and being wary of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information. The document also discusses how to shop online safely, such as using credit cards for consumer protection, checking retailer terms and conditions, keeping devices updated, using strong unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and using a password manager.

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UNIT III E-COMMERCE: SECURE TRANSACTIONS

1. What is E-commerce?
E-commerce is the buying and selling of good or services via the internet, and
the transfer of money and data to complete the sales. It’s also known as
electronic commerce or internet commerce.
2. Online banking security
 Scan your computer regularly with Antivirus to ensure that the system is
Virus/Trojan free.
 Change your Internet Banking password at periodical intervals.
 Always check the last log-in date and time in the post login page.
 Avoid accessing Internet banking accounts from cyber cafes or shared
PCs.
 Newer version of Operating System with latest security patches.
 Latest version of Browsers (IE 7.0 and above , Mozilla Firefox 3.1 and
above, Opera 9.5 and above, Safari 3.5 and above, Google chrome,etc.)
 Firewall is enabled.
 Antivirus signatures applied
 Access your bank website only by typing the URL in the address bar of
your browser.
 Be aware of downloading any malicious application from mobile
application stores. Kindly check their authenticity before downloading,
by contacting your Bank.
 Do not click on any links in any e-mail message to access the site.
 Banks or any of its representative never sends you email/SMS or calls
you over phone to get your personal information, password or one time
SMS (high security) password. Any such e-mail/SMS or phone call is an
attempt to fraudulently withdraw money from your account through
internet Banking. Never respond to such email/SMS or phone call.  
 If you receive any such e-mail/SMS or Phone call. Please lock your user
access immediately, if you have accidentally revealed your credentials
 Choose longer passwords, such as a phrase rather than a single word.
 Change your password regularly
 Use a mix of upper and lowercase letters.
 Include numbers and special characters.
 Avoid common sequences, such as “1234.”
 Avoid using personal information, such as your name, pets’ names, date
of birth, etc.
 Don’t store your login details in your online banking or mobile app.
 Do not use public computers to login
 Keep checking your savings account regularly
 Always use licenced anti-virus software

3. Online shopping fraud - Guidelines and Recommendations


Online shopping scams involve scammers pretending to be legitimate online
sellers, either with a fake website or a fake ad on a genuine retailer site.
Choosing where you shop
 If you decide to go ahead with the purchase, use a credit card if you have
one, as most major credit card providers insure online purchases.
 Some other payment methods do provide good consumer protection, but
they aren't obliged to provide the same protection as a credit card
provider.
 Check their Terms and Conditions for exact details.

Keep your devices up to date

Make sure you install the latest software and app updates. These usually contain
important security updates that can protect you against fraud and identity theft. 

Secure your email account

 Secure your important accounts with a good password - especially your


email.

 Cyber criminals want to hack into your email account.

 They are looking for valuable information like bank details and the logins
for your other online accounts but they'll also make use of things like
your address or date of birth when trying to crack your passwords.

 So, you should have a strong password for your email. 

Take care with links in emails and texts


Some of the emails or texts you receive about amazing offers may contain links
to fake websites, designed to steal your money and personal details. 

Not all links are bad, but if you are unsure don't use the link, go separately to
the website.

Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA)

 To give any online account additional protection, where possible, you


should turn on two-factor authentication (2FA).

 2FA is a way for the service you're using to double check that you really
are the person you claim to be, when logging in.

Use a password manager

 If you have lots of accounts, the temptation to re-use passwords and


usernames is pretty strong.

 A good way to get around this is to use a password manager.

 These systems remember all your login details for you, so you can choose
good passwords for each of your online accounts, without worrying about
losing or forgetting them. 

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