7 Important tips to avoid getting scammed in 2020.

Every year, millions of consumers fall prey to cybercrime. According to the Security Agency, in 2020, consumers lost over $1 billion from scams initiated through the internet. In recognition of June Internet Safety Month, here are seven tips to help customers protect themselves from online fraud.
"The World Wide Web has become among the most well-known instruments used to perpetrate fraud and offenders are becoming increasingly more complicated with their hacking techniques, Consequently, it is very important for consumers to use just trusted bonded wireless networks when completing their financial trades and understand all of personal information shared on line may be used by fraudsters to commit online fraud"

Let's Begin with 7crucial Methods for cyber protection in 2020:

1. Keep your computers and portable devices current. Switch on automatic updates so that you get the newest fixes as they become available.

2. Establish strong passwords. A strong password is at least eight characters in length and includes a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. 

3. Phishing scams use fraudulent emails and websites to trick users into revealing private accounts or login information. Don't click on links or start any attachments or pop up screens from sources you are not knowledgeable about. Forward phishing emails into the Security Agency -- and also into the business, bank, or organization impersonated in the email. 

4. Keep personal information private. Hackers can use social media profiles to learn your passwords and answer those security concerns from the password reset applications. Lock your privacy preferences and avoid posting items like birthdays, addresses, mother's maiden name, etc.. Be wary of requests to attach from those you don't know.

5. Secure your internet connection. Always safeguard your home wireless network using a password. When linking to people Wi-Fi networks, be careful about what information you are sending it over.

6. Shop safely. Before shopping online, be certain that the site uses secure technology. When you are at the checkout screen, verify the web address begins with https. Also, check to see whether a little locked padlock symbol appears on the webpage.

7. Though long and complex, privacy policies inform you how the site protects the personal information it collects. If you do not see or know a site's privacy policy, consider doing business elsewhere.

We do hope you found this article useful, let us know in the comments if you need any help in executing these safety tips. Remember just a simple mistake can cost us all massive financial loss, exactly like a texas company got cheated for easy security slip by uae's famous Rashed Al Suwaidi and Hussan Suheil from Horizon Energy.