Reduce Risk [P4]

1) Use secured website

- Most web browsers such as Google Chrome will show a green icon in the URL address bar whenever you are on a website that is secured. Another indicator of security is if the website address stars with "https" vs "http". That little addition of the "s" means the site you are on is secured and safe to use. If you are doing anything that required you to provide sensitive data, make sure the website address starts with https.

2) Install anti-malware software
- Almost everyone is familiar with antivirus software. Many anti-virus software includes the ability to scan and prevent malware, but not all of them. To be safe, supplement your existing antivirus software with quality anti-malware software such as Malwarebytes. Remember to always keep your security software uo to date with the latest versions.

3) Use VPN( virtual private network)

VPN is just a fancy way of saying "protect my profile when i'm online." With free wifi in coffee shop, hotels and airports, more and more hackers are using "man in the middle" attacks to trick people into logging onto their fake networks. From there, it's easy for them to steal your information.
By using VPN service, it will keep you safe from these hackers when out and about, masking your online presence and also keeps your home anonymous as well.

4) Password

-Strong, frequently changed password are crucial part of an internet security plan. When you create account for websites or applications that use internet, strong password that are difficult to guess or break by including a variety of characters and using both capital and lowercase letters