It is better to shop on the Internet over home Wi-Fi and use 4G in its absence, but in both cases do not forget about the VPN. Ways to make online shopping safe were chosen in an interview by Mikhail Sergeychik, head of the Financial Literacy Center (NIFI) of the Ministry of Finance of Russia. DEA News.
“Ideally, use a virtual private network (VPN) as a personal Internet gateway for browsing and shopping,” the expert said.
Sergeychik reminded of the need to use a complex password for an account on a phone or other device and regularly update the password. He added that smartphones, laptops or tablets should not be given to other hands, including children.
According to the expert, it is contraindicated to follow unknown links and start correspondence in messengers of retail outlets, since there is a high probability of encountering scammers. And he stated that it is better not to store card data on the website of the online store.
In 2023, cyber crooks stole 4.5 billion rubles from the Russians, including the use of neural networks and foreign call centers.
Previously reportedHow many Russians regularly complain about calls to the police and banks from scammers.