Identify a fake page
Although there are different ways to know if a page is secure, there is a method that is usually very useful: the observation. When an attacker creates a website that pretends to be original, such as a page to log in to Facebook, email or make a payment, he often leaves clues that indicate that something is wrong and we should be careful.
This method basically consists of take a good look at the appearance of that page. You can see its design, for example. Usually cyber criminals, when creating fake websites, neglect some points such as the themes used and the general image of that page. They focus more on creating fake links that redirect to sites controlled by them.
This also includes taking a good look at the grammar and possible translation errors. Keep in mind that perhaps the website you are entering is nothing more than a template that they have created in different languages and they use a basic translation and on many occasions it is clearly noticeable that it is false.
Also, you can see the images from that site. For example, brand logos, banners, product photos… Perhaps by observing that you can also determine that this web page is false and simply pretends to be what it is not. This will help you get out of that site as soon as possible and never give personal data.
Another point to keep in mind is to see if there is information on that page. For example a contact area, email or data that shows that this site is real and not a fake. Of course, this is not entirely reliable since they could also copy that information and it must be used with caution.
Tips for safe navigation
After having seen the observation method to detect if a page is true or not, we are going to give a series of tips to be able to navigate safely and without our personal data being compromised.
The first is to always use a good antivirus. Whether you browse from a computer or from a mobile phone, it is important that you use security programs that protect your personal information and alert you in case you download a malicious file or enter a link that could be dangerous.
It is also essential that you have All updated. There are many vulnerabilities that can appear. Many security flaws that can be exploited by hackers to launch their attacks. Simply by making sure you have the latest versions you can be properly protected.
Another thing to keep in mind is that you use secure browsers. There are many options, such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge… You should always install reliable programs that are up to date and avoid those that are not guaranteed. You could be sneaking malicious software without even knowing it.
