Prize draw: Kaspersky ONE, plus 10 top tips for staying safe online

Tuesday 7 February 2012

Alphabet T To celebrate Safer Internet Day on February 7 we are giving you the chance to win Kaspersky ONE Universal Security, worth £79.99

Kaspersky OneKaspersky ONE Universal Security is the easy, one-license solution to protect your PCs, Macs, smartphones and Android tablets. Based on award-winning Kaspersky Lab technologies, Kaspersky ONE delivers real-time protection against dangerous Internet threats with security optimised for each device. So no matter which devices you use to bank, shop, surf, or chat online, you know you're always safe.

For more information on how to stay safe online, check out these top tips from Kaspersky Lab’s senior security researcher, David Emm.

1. Got protection? This may seem obvious, but security software is the new “black”. It helps you stay fully protected against malware, spyware, hackers and identity theft. And don’t forget to perform regular updates and scans.

2. Password strength matters. Use secure passwords – a different one for each Internet service. Set passwords to include 8-14 upper & lower case characters and numbers. Don’t use any words that are in the dictionary—they’re too easy for hackers to guess.

3. Protect your family. You stop your children from talking to strangers on the street – you should do so online too. Be aware of the potential dangers of the net from online bullying to paedophiles. Take parental control over the sites you don’t what your children to look at by using the parental control feature in your online security product – it’s an easy way to avoid disaster.

4. Click with care. If you’re checking your email or talking over instant messenger, make it a practice to avoid clicking on links in messages from people you don’t know. These links could lead you to a malicious website and result in malware installing on your computer.

5. Practise safe online shopping. When you’re going to buy those new killer shoes or the latest toy for your tyke, make sure you purchase from a reputable online retailer. You always look for a URL that starts with "https" and has the lock symbol when entering your credit card details or other personal information.

6. Socialise safely. By now, we’ve all had a bad link or two sent to us over our favourite social network. Utilise your social network’s security settings to their optimum level. Do you really need to display every detail about your life? And perhaps more importantly – do your children?

7. Keep your privates, private. A good rule of thumb: Don’t post anything online that you wouldn’t want to see on the front page of your local newspaper! This includes your personal phone number, email address and street address, your holiday plans– and maybe also your bikini-clad, beach holiday pics.

8. Stomp out spam. Most Internet Service Providers & security software programs have anti-spam technologies. The spam blocker will help prevent fraudulent emails from showing up in your Inbox tempting you with fake lottery wins or promising certain body-part enlargements.

9. Be careful how you surf. Open wireless networks are called ‘open’ for a reason: anyone can connect, including hackers. If you do have to use one, use a password manager to store passwords and enter them for you automatically. This will prevent data being captured by cybercriminals using a keylogger. And only enter personal information on secure sites – look for the "https"

10. Handle personal information with care. Beware of online sites that ask you to enter too much personal data. Read the small print – they may be selling on your personal details to third parties resulting in even more email spam and cold calls.

For more information visit www.kaspersky.co.uk

How to enter this prize draw

For your chance to win Kaspersky ONE Universal Security, simply email your name, address and phone number to prize.draws@saga.co.uk. Please don't forget to specify which prize draw you wish to enter, in this case Kaspersky ONE.

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Terms and conditions

1. The prize is Kaspersky ONE Universal Security. We have one to give away.

2.The prize is non refundable and non transferable. No cash alternative will be offered. No alternative prize will be offered if unsuitable.

3.No purchase or transaction necessary for entry into the free prize draw.

4.Only one entry per household allowed.

5.Duplicates will not be accepted.

6.All entries must be received on or before the prize draw end date of midday March 6, 2012.

7.The draw will be officiated by the Website Editors.

8.The winner will be notified by email after the prize draw has taken place.

9.The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

10.The promoter reserves the right to use the winner's name in any post-event publicity.

11. The draw is promoted by: Saga Publishing Ltd, The Saga Pavilion, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SE.

12. This prize draw is not available to retirees, employees, or their families of the Saga Group Limited and its subsidiary companies.

13.This prize draw is not available to retirees, employees, or the families of employees of Kaspersky.

14.This prize draw is open to residents of the UK who are aged 50 years or over.

15.The promoter reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time, for any reason and without explanation.

16. A full UK mainland address and telephone number must be provided for delivery purposes.

If you have any questions concerning this prize draw, please write to: The Promoter, Saga Publishing Ltd, The Saga Pavilion, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SE. The name of the winner will be available on request by sending a stamped addressed envelope to the same address (available approximately 60 days after the prize draw end date).

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