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<p class="MsoNormal">Who will you blame if you wake up one day without a job and with no money on your bank card? Yourself. That is if you don’t follow internet security tips. The global broker OctaFX outlines the main do’s and dont’s of staying safe online.</p><p class="MsoNormal">With fraudsters gaining internet ground every year and their schemes becoming more sophisticated, it is not always easy to avoid getting hacked or scammed. However, the global broker OctaFX knows how to protect your sensitive information against theft. It will gladly share some of the most important internet security tips. But first, a little story.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Meet Viraj. He is a regular user of online stores. Some time ago, Viraj registered an account with one such store. When registering, he used his work email address and the password he used everywhere: Qwerty123. He made a purchase on the site using his bank card, which he then added to his account.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Two weeks later, Viraj decided to check his banking app, anticipating a new round of online shopping in the evening. His salary had to be waiting for him in his account. To his astonishment, the money was not there. Viraj was ready to start calling the finance department of his company in his righteous anger when he checked the history of his card transactions. His heart sank. There was a $500 purchase he never made. Someone purchased a smartphone on the site he had registered with two weeks ago. Moreover, the smartphone was already picked up from one of the branches of the store in his city.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Viraj felt devastated, to say the least. But that was only the beginning of his misfortunes. Suddenly, his colleague came up to him and said, ‘Viraj, are you selling our customer database on the internet? It’s your name there!’ Viraj only had time to mumble, ‘It’s not me,’ before he saw his boss standing in front of him, ready, it seemed, to burn him with his stare. ‘You’re fired!’ was the last thing Viraj heard before losing consciousness and… waking up.</p><p class="MsoNormal">‘Phew… It was just a dream,’ Viraj said to himself. ‘But how could all this happen?’</p><p class="MsoNormal">Let’s analyse Viraj’s case. The first thing he did wrong was registering anywhere with his work email address. While some of us may be hard-working to the point of mixing our life and work spaces, it is unprofessional and dangerous to use your work email for personal use. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The second mistake Viraj made was his password. It was just too easy to crack, as it was one of the <a href="https://nordpass.com/most-common-passwords-list/" target="_blank">most common passwords</a> in the world. Viraj had to be much more creative when setting up a password, or use a <a href="https://passwordsgenerator.net/" target="_blank">password generator</a>. And no, ‘Viraj123’ wouldn’t be any better. Something like ‘B{6{2BP2vG’ would be excellent.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Another mistake was that Viraj used the same password everywhere. Even if you use a very complex password, someone might see it on a note on your table or on the ‘saved passwords’ page on the computer you used just once. If they use it, they might hack all your accounts at once.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The fourth mistake Viraj made was adding his bank card to his account in the store. Hackers used it to their advantage and got a brand-new smartphone. The fact that it was the main bank card of Viraj made it worse—it meant he had all his money on it.</p><p class="MsoNormal">We can assume that Viraj made his final mistake when surfing the internet. He probably did it using an unsecured internet connection or just downloaded some malware, making it easier for hackers to get into his accounts. Alternatively, considering his very common password, it could be anyone who knew his email address, even the competitors of the company he worked in.</p><p class="MsoNormal">So, here are five security tips from OctaFX every internet user should take note of:</p><p class="MsoNormal">● Don’t use your work email address for personal use. Preferably, use multiple personal email addresses.</p><p class="MsoNormal">● Always use strong passwords. Many strong passwords. Ideally, let each of your accounts have its own password. Use password managers, such as <a href="https://keepass.info/" target="_blank">KeePass</a>, to store your passwords.</p><p class="MsoNormal">● Don’t save your bank cards with any online store. When buying something on the internet, make sure the site you are using is reliable and secure.</p><p class="MsoNormal">● Don’t use public Wi-Fi or any other public network when logging in to important accounts.</p><p class="MsoNormal">● Don’t follow suspicious links and don’t download attachments from suspicious emails that you have not seen before.</p><p class="MsoNormal">After learning about the tips above, Viraj knew how to protect himself against fraudsters and hackers on the internet. Moreover, he helped his company implement important security measures and got a promotion.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Stay safe when surfing the internet and don’t forget your new passwords! Next time, we’ll explore the world of online scams and phishing and how to identify them. </p><p class="MsoNormal">About OctaFX</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.octafx.com/?utm_source=media&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=1security&utm_content=xx" target="_blank">OctaFX</a> is a global broker providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers everything one needs to reach their investment goals, providing top-notch conditions utilised already by clients from over 150 countries worldwide.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charity and humanitarian initiatives, including improvement of educational infrastructure, short-notice relief projects, supporting local communities and small to medium enterprises.</p><p class="MsoNormal">On a side note, OctaFX has also won more than 45 awards since its foundation, including the 2021 ‘Best Forex Broker Asia’ award from Global Banking & Finance Review and 2021 ‘Best ECN Broker’ award by World Finance. </p> This article was written by ForexLive at www.forexlive.com.

<p class="MsoNormal">Market picture</p><p class="MsoNormal">Bitcoin was almost flat on Thursday but started Friday with a 6% plunge, momentarily dropping to $21.5K. Ethereum is losing 4.5% overnight to $1760. Leading altcoins are down 7% (XRP) to 12% (Solana).</p><p class="MsoNormal">Total crypto market capitalisation is down 4.2% to $1.07 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Bitcoin's fall below $22.5K is a formal break of the upward corridor of the past two months, as a sequence of increasingly higher local lows is broken. Currently, BTCUSD is testing the 50-day moving average, which could act as an uptrend indicator.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The current dip has made the fight for the 200-week average, which is now near $23K, relevant again. Closing the week below this level risks triggering another round of liquidation.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Altcoins are losing even more significantly, reflecting a dramatic shift in enthusiast sentiment from cautious buying to simultaneously locking in quick profits across a wide range of coins.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, the weakening of global equity indices and the deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop is worrying factor. At the same time, the crypto market is no longer oversold but not yet attractive to long-term investors.</p><p class="MsoNormal">We believe we will see similar sharp market movements again in the coming months.</p><p class="MsoNormal">News background</p><p class="MsoNormal">Arthur Hayes, former head of crypto exchange BitMEX, talked about two scenarios after Ethereum moves to the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mining algorithm. If the fork is unsuccessful, ETH could fall sharply but hold above $800. If the merger is successful, an ETH rally should be expected, although it may be delayed, as in the case of bitcoin halving.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Korean authorities are investigating 16 crypto exchanges that are accused of breaking local laws and providing digital asset trading services to Korean citizens.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Tether, the issuer of the largest USDT stablecoin by capitalisation, has announced a partnership with accounting firm BDO Italia. Tether plans to move from reporting quarterly financial results to monthly reporting.</p> This article was written by FxPro FXPro at www.forexlive.com.