Nowadays, people mostly keep their personal data or information in their computers because it is easy to manage. However, there are some users who abuse the convenient and try to steal others personal information especially those financial data in the computers. Hence, users should have some knowledge about how to protect their personal information and financial data.

Below are some tips to safeguard personal and financial data:
· Use passwords and encrypt sensitive files
Create passwords to prevent unauthorized user to access your personal data in the computer. You should create password which is not easy to be guess. Besides that, you may encrypt files to avoid other users to read your data although they can physically access it. But, if you forget your passwords and passphrases which is use to protect your data, your data will be miss.

· Use and maintain anti-virus software and firewall
Install an anti-virus and a firewall to prevent viruses such as Trojan horses which may steal or modify your data in the computer. Always update your anti-virus to ensure your computer has proper protection.

· Often scan your computer for spyware
Always scan your computer for spyware as it may be hidden in some software programs. Hackers will use spyware to access your data.

· Do not access financial information in public
It is better to use your own computer to access financial information. Avoid accessing financial information in the public because we do not know how well their firewalls are.

· Do not open mystery attachments
Viruses can be sent through any attachments in mails. Thus, do not open any mystery attachments or click on a link that connects you by an unknown party.

· Review your monthly statements
You may discover any possible fraudulent charges when u always assesses your monthly statements. Some charges or services which are no longer necessary or redundant may also misstated in your financial statement.