Shop Safe - Security 101 - Part 2 In the last episode of our Shop Safe series we spoke about how to tell if a website is trustworthy. Today we’ve got some great tips on how to protect your credit card details online. There are three main areas to consider. Always use protection. Computers are amazing machines. Streams of code direct complex programs in the background of your online experience. Much of it we are never aware of. That is where malicious software can get in and record your activities and send the information back to criminal networks. Make sure you have up-to-date virus, malware and spyware protection on your computer. RapidStudio uses and recommends ESET .  Rely on reputation. What are your first impressions of the payment system? Before you enter your credit card details, be sure the online payment system is reputable and secure .  PayFast is well renowned in South Africa. If you’ve got doubts when it comes to pay, investigate. Check for reviews, a solid con

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