Your PC and information security

You can improve web security by taking care that your Internet browser, antivirus software and firewall software are regularly updated.

But even the highest level protection in your PC and web connection will not guarantee perfect data security if you hand over your personal information over unprotected e-mail or if you open attachments the sender and content of which are unfamiliar to you. Besides the technical solutions, it is your consciousness and alertness that ensure safe business on the web.

Firewall protects your PC

Firewall is an isolating system that prevents an outsider to install malware or phishing programs in your PC through the Internet. For a home user, installing a firewall program is the most important step in protecting the PC.

Protect yourself from malware with antivirus software

Antivirus software checks computer files for viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other malware. The antivirus software can also warn you if an Internet site is trying to install malware on your computer. Installing antivirus software and updating it regularly is another important step to protect your home PC.

E-mail conduct

E-mail messages are transmitted over the open Internet, so you must not send information subject to bank secrecy or other confidentiality requirements through open e-mail

Activate the phishing filter in new browsers

One way to identify attempted scams is to activate the phishing filter which comes ready in new browser versions.