Online Security

The internet has brought enormous benefits, from enabling individuals to communicate, shop and bank online to making it easier for businesses to trade across borders.

Unfortunately, however, it is also a breeding ground for criminals intent on making money. It provides opportunities for them to:

Infect your computer or mobile and tablet device with malware and steal your identity
Send you spam and scam emails
Trick you into visiting fake websites and handing over personal information
Hack into your wireless network and intercept your data, such as passwords and usernames
Take over your computer and use it to attack other people’s computers

Protect Yourself Online

There are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself online, whether you are a business owner or a private individual. There is always more that you can do, but we suggest you follow the guidelines below as a minimum.

Password Tips

When creating passwords, remember the following things:

Keep them to yourself. No one at TREE will ever ask you for your password for access to any account
Make them hard to guess
Vary them. Try to use different passwords for different services
Change your passwords regularly
Never write them down