{"id":39431,"date":"2019-08-21T13:27:21","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T05:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=39431"},"modified":"2019-09-05T16:40:51","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T08:40:51","slug":"stay-safe-ewallet-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/stay-safe-ewallet-security","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Stay Safe When Making Digital Payments?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Mobile wallets trump physical cash in many ways: they\u2019re more convenient, they allow you to track your spending, and they offer perks and cashback.<\/p>\n

But why do only 8% of Malaysians<\/a> use them?<\/p>\n

According to a report by Nielsen Malaysia, one in two Malaysians cited security as the main reason for why they do not use an eWallet. With online fraud cases on the rise<\/a>, it\u2019s hard to blame them.<\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019ve been thinking about getting on the eWallet bandwagon, don\u2019t let this deter you. Taking certain precautions when you are connected online can help you avoid falling prey to cybercriminals. Here are three ways you can stay safe when making digital payments:<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. Beware of info phishing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\"\"<\/a>

Info phishing is not fishing<\/p><\/div>\n

If you were a fish \u2013 let\u2019s say a tilapia \u2013 you\u2019d need to be constantly wary of the dangers that lurk in the waters. However, it\u2019s not always easy to figure out if something\u2019s a delicious meal\u2026or bait for a nefarious trap.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, you are <\/em>a fish. Well, metaphorically speaking.<\/p>\n

Scammers use a technique called \u2018phishing\u2019, in which they bait you with an email or text message. For example, an email could ask you to verify your Facebook login information through a link. If you take the bait by clicking on the links or opening any attached documents, these scammers could steal your sensitive personal information and gain access to your email, eWallets, bank or other accounts.<\/p>\n

How do you identify a phishing attempt?<\/div>
\n