How to defend yourself against online fraud

Here are some tips to avoid falling victim to online fraud.

Be careful with email!
The most common technique used to commit online fraud is phishing, which involves sending false emails to steal banking credentials. The emails to look out for are impersonal, contain links to domains other than the Sisal website and ask you to enter your credentials. If you aren’t confident about an email that appears to have been sent by Sisal, contact us to make sure.

Don’t use file sharing programs
File sharing and peer-to-peer software grants access to your computer to other users, including those with malicious intent...




Don’t let your browser automatically save your passwords
When you are asked if you want to save a password you’ve just entered, always selected the ‘No’ option. If the password is stored, it can easily be used by someone else who gains possession of your computer. It is a good idea not to use passwords that are obvious or identical to your username and to remember to change them periodically.

Antivirus software and regular updates are essential
It is vital to install antivirus and antispyware software and to keep your operating system up-to-date if you want to remain protected.