288491653 0d8802adef o 300x225 Top 6 Tips For Safe Online Shopping

I came across this gem over at Securosis and thought it would be nice to share the basic tips with you. Anyone who plans to do their shopping online this season (or any other time, really) would be wise to take the following tips into consideration. Read the original article for full reasoning behind each tip.

  1. Use a dedicated credit card, temporary credit card number, or PayPal account for holiday shopping.
  2. Only use credit cards at major online retailers; use a PayPal debit account or temporary credit card for smaller shops.
  3. Never, ever, ever ,ever click on ANYTHING in email.
  4. Update your browser- use Firefox 3.1, IE 7 or 8, Safari 3.2.1, or Opera 9.6. Turn on the highest security settings.
  5. Download and install NoScript for Firefox
  6. Keep your antivirus, firewall, antispam, and anti-spyware up to date.