RapidStudios tips for online shopping - Security 101
Shop Safe - Security 101 This time of year it’s ever more important to be vigilant with online shopping. RapidStudio have a reputable name in the community and provide secure online shopping, but what about all the other stores you visit on the Internet? Read on for three easy to understand tips on being web safe when you shop. How can you tell if a website is trustworthy? Check for concrete contact details. Check that the online store has a confirmed physical address and phone number. If it looks like they are hiding something, think twice. Check for an security certificate. Address bar shows Google uses an SSL certificate to protect your privacy while browsing. Reputable shops use SSL protection for online money transactions. SSL is an encryption method that keeps your personal and banking details private safe while using the site. If the store hasn’t got SSL, make sure it uses an SSL protected payment provider, like Payfast . Otherwise, think twi...