Online Safety Tips for You
Today's Computing Environment
Many companies, including Lavi Group, are taking advantage of the enormous potential offered by public networks such as the Internet by making more and more of their products and services available "on-line". We use a variety of technologies and techniques to secure our products and services. You can also enhance security and help control risks when using your personal computer or when conducting business on-line. Here are some of the steps you can take.
Online Security Guidance
PC Security
- Control physical access to your personal computer (PC); that is, do what you can to prevent unauthorized persons from using your PC.
- If you are using your PC and need to walk away from it for any reason, log off or lock your workstation.
- Select passwords that would be difficult for others to guess and change them frequently.
- Do not give your passwords to anyone. Do not save passwords on your website or leave written notes with your password near your PC
- Report suspicious activity you notice relating to your PC or use of your PC to the appropriate parties and do so as quickly as possible.
Virus Management
- Install virus management software on your PC and use it regularly.
- Keep it up to date (i.e., latest signature files, product upgrades).
- Be cautious when downloading and running programs or Java or ActiveX applets as they may contain unsecure data which cannot be filtered, for example, using firewall or anti-virus software.
- Use extreme caution when opening Email received from unknown sources and pay special attention to any attachments. Do not launch or open an attachment from an unknown source. When in doubt . . . delete it without opening it.
PC Software
- Understand and use the security features provided by your PC software, such as those included in many operating systems, browsers and word processing systems.
- Ensure that your browser uses the strongest encryption available and be aware of the level of encryption used when you connect to various sites and applications.
- Use only software from reliable vendors.
- Stay abreast of the latest release and patch levels of the PC software you use.
Encryption/Browser Check
Encryption is the scrambling of data into a code that is unreadable to anyone who does not have the key that deciphers it. Only you have the key to unlock your code to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of your data. To take advantage of strong encryption technology, you will need to obtain a secure browser, one that supports 128-bit encryption.
Links to Third Party Websites
Lavi International Corporation is not responsible for the information practices employed by sites linked to or from our website. In most cases, links to non-Lavi corp. websites are provided solely as pointers to information on topics that may be useful to the users of the Lavi International Corporation website. Third party websites may have different privacy policies and/or security standards governing their sites.
E-mail Tips
Do not provide your e-mail address to third party websites without reading the privacy and security policies and terms and conditions of these sites to ensure you understand the circumstances in which your e-mail address will be used.
If you suspect suspicious or fraudulent activity you should contact your Internet Service Provider so they may block suspect companies from your e-mail inbox. To learn more about how to control and manage your incoming e-mails, please refer to your Internet Service Provider’s online resources.
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