With regards to credit card fraud and identity fraud how safe are your details when transfered or use to purchace something online?
2006-07-21 02:26:53 · 8 answers · asked by Echo One X-Ray 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Transferring a Credit Card Number to a "Secure Site" is MORE secure than using a credit card at the local store!
But its only as safe as the company holding your data.
My best guesstimate is in the next 10 years everyone in the United States will have there personal information stolen 3-5 times!
Just remember posting to a website like a blogger or MySpace is like posting that information on a billboard! Don't put any thing you wouldnt put on a billboard down the street!
NOW with that being said, If your computer is infected with Spyware or a Keylogger then the "cracker" has your info sent directly to him.
(hacker can actually be a good guy. the BAD ones are called crackers)
To protect your computer you need the following programs to get you started on protecting your computer and your information.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
for further information on computer safety. http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
2006-07-21 04:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most reputable merchants use a security protocol called SSL, Single Sockets Layer, which is a method of encrypting sensitive information from the sender/owner and decrypting it by the vendor. Its safe and reliable. Look for the https:// in the address bar of your browser and the padlock symbol in the lower right corner of your screen to indicate you are in an approved security threshold. Of course, never reveal any credit card numbers or personal data unless that threshold has been entered. If you'll look before you leap, you should be fine.
2006-07-21 02:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually credit card fraud on line isn't very bad unless you are just stupid with the way you use it.
There are dozens of scams you face everyday but they are fairly easy to see through with a little common sense.
2006-07-21 02:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is supposed to be encrypted and uncrackable but i don't believe it...there are many hackers out there on the net who could easily hack into the system and get valuable credit card and personal information from people
2006-07-23 23:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by batista_the_animal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a number of things like the website in question & what spyware you have on your computer & the security measures you take.
I personally don't buy anything online, if I ever do then I pay by cheque or postal order.
2006-07-21 02:35:58 · answer #5 · answered by madamspud169 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They claim that all credit card and sensitive info is encrypted, and is very safe, but I have my reservations. There are always better minds than the one who designed the encryption software, who can bypass it.
2006-07-21 02:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always check the address bar for https://. The added s means you are on a secure server and your information is encrypted.
~Because sometimes it is rocket science.~
2006-07-21 04:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by cheekandfolly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be saf enough if the little padlock icon appears at the bottom right of the screen when you go to pay.
2006-07-21 02:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by twinkle stars 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋