What is Cyber Theft?
A. Cyber Theft is the term we use to describe financial loss or identity fraud that could happen to you as a direct result of entering personal information while on the Internet usually for the purposes of banking, shopping or gaming. Q. How can I prevent Cyber Theft happening to me? A. There are a number of steps you can take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of Cyber Theft including: • Check that an Online Internet payment system has a padlock symbol displayed in either the bottom right-hand corner of the webpage or in the address bar. • Never access an online payment system via a link contained in an email. • Never send money to people or organisations that you have not heard of. • Check the Electronic Money Association website – www.e-ma.org. • Make sure your Internet security software gives you comprehensive protection. AVG Internet Security Home Edition, was designed for this purpose and provides ideal protection. Q. I already have antivirus software on my PC – does that me
