Online Shopping Safely at Home: Wi-Fi Security for Festive Sales

Festive sales bring some of the year's best deals, and most of that shopping now happens on phones and laptops at home. Your home Wi-Fi carries card details, UPI payments and account logins, so a few simple security steps are worth taking before the sales begin.

Secure your Wi-Fi

Use WPA2 or WPA3 encryption with a strong, unique password. Change the router's admin password from the default, and turn off WPS if you do not use it.

Keep devices updated

Install updates for phones, laptops and browsers. Many updates fix security flaws that scammers exploit.

Shop on trusted sites

Type addresses directly or use official apps instead of clicking links in messages. Check for spelling mistakes in website addresses.

Beware of fake offers

Messages promising huge discounts, free gifts or lucky draws are often scams. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Protect UPI and cards

Never share OTPs or UPI PINs. Remember that you never need to enter a PIN to receive money.

Use separate networks for guests

If relatives are visiting, give them a guest network so their devices do not share your main network.

Avoid public Wi-Fi for payments

Use your home network or mobile data for payments rather than open public Wi-Fi.

Check statements

Review bank and card statements after the sales for unfamiliar transactions and report them quickly.

The bottom line

A secure home network and careful habits keep festive shopping safe. UbiFi broadband comes with secure Wi-Fi settings and support to help you set them up.

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