With the increase in internet usage, cases of online fraud and hacking have also increased at a rapid pace. Now the question arises that to avoid online fraud, what should we take care of while using the Internet. So you will get the answer here. Today we are going to give you some important tips, by adopting which you can avoid online fraud.

Have a different password for each account: Almost all the people today use many social media platforms. It is difficult to remember the password of every account. To avoid this problem, most people create a password for all accounts but this should not be done, because if a single password is left with the hackers, then all the accounts get hacked. So always take care to make a different password for each account. By doing this your personal data will remain secure.

Make sure to check the URL of the web site: First of all, you are going to open any portal (whether you are paying for bills or banking service), then always check the URL of the portal, it should start from https. , which shows that these portals are connected through a secure connection. 

Avoid using free Wi-Fi: Never use free Wi-Fi or unsecured WiFi connection for shopping and banking. By doing this your personal data will remain completely secure and you will never fall prey to hackers.

Make sure to backup all your files: Keep a regular backup of your required files. By doing this, any ransomware attack can be avoided. For this, you should always back-up your required documents to an external drive.

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