Recently I was almost scammed online due to a lapse in my firewall. I caught it at the last moment. So I recommend a securing your system even before you start trading
One of the best ways to be very secure when using your internet trading account (I m using Angel broking & Zerodha online trading platform) is to maintain high standards of vigilance both in terms of hardware, software and in terms of reporting. Avoid downloading any unknown software or programs from CNET or FILEHIPPO just because it is a freeware. Secondly, ensure that you are trading behind a firewall as that will successfully repel most of the attacks. Thirdly, always type your internet trading address directly in the address bar. Avoid using shortcuts and hyperlinks as these can be vulnerable to attacks. When your trading account opens first ensure that the web address is prefixed by https:// and not http://. This indicates that you have entered a secure area. Above all, you need to constantly cross check with trail reports. Check your order book and trade book each day and cross check with the e-contract notes that you receive. Ensure that shares come into your demat account on T+2 and money comes into your bank on T+2. A basic audit trail will protect you from a variety of operational hitches.
One of the best ways to be very secure when using your internet trading account (I m using Angel broking & Zerodha online trading platform) is to maintain high standards of vigilance both in terms of hardware, software and in terms of reporting. Avoid downloading any unknown software or programs from CNET or FILEHIPPO just because it is a freeware. Secondly, ensure that you are trading behind a firewall as that will successfully repel most of the attacks. Thirdly, always type your internet trading address directly in the address bar. Avoid using shortcuts and hyperlinks as these can be vulnerable to attacks. When your trading account opens first ensure that the web address is prefixed by https:// and not http://. This indicates that you have entered a secure area. Above all, you need to constantly cross check with trail reports. Check your order book and trade book each day and cross check with the e-contract notes that you receive. Ensure that shares come into your demat account on T+2 and money comes into your bank on T+2. A basic audit trail will protect you from a variety of operational hitches.
