Here are some additional precautions you can take to maximize the security of your Internet transactions.
Do not remain connected to the Internet unnecessarily.
Never leave information displayed on your screen if you leave your workstation. Always block access to the data on your computer.
Don’t download or install freeware, shareware or demo software from an unknown source or a questionable site.
Be careful what you throw in the recycling bin. Burn or shred all documents that contain your financial information, such as statements, credit card offers, receipts and insurance forms to prevent identity theft.
Never open an executable file received by e-mail unless it is from a known and trusted source.
Make sure the hard disk of your workstation and the printer are not in shared mode.
Regularly make backups of your important files.
If you use Microsoft Word and Excel 2000 (or a more recent version), set the security level to average or higher. You will be then notified by a dialog box of any unsigned macros and will be able to disable them.
To set the security level:
Open Microsoft Word or Excel 2000;
Click on Tools in the menu bar;
Select Macro;
In the Security tab, click on the radio button to set the security level to average or high;
