Safer shopping with Opera

More and more people are avoiding the crowds and doing their Christmas shopping online. Be relaxed in the knowledge that your shopping is done with the most secure Web browser in the world:

Download Opera.

Opera Security Features;

• Fraud Protection: Not all Web pages are what they say they are. In Opera's Web browser, Fraud Protection is enabled by default, automatically detecting and warning you about fraudulent Web sites.

• Encryption: Opera supports Secure Socket Layer (SSL) version 3, and TLS, the highest available security of any Web browser.

• Security bar: Opera displays security information inside the address bar letting you know if your details are secure or not.

• Delete private data: Opera can be configured to clear the history and cache when exiting, to protect your privacy. Any kind of private data can easily be erased.

Some advice for shopping online whatever browser you use;

• Always compare prices before you purchase but remember if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

• Use secure sites only. Make sure your browser shows when the site is secure or more importantly, when not.

• Use a credit card with fraud protection so if something does go wrong you are protected.

• Check the address of the site you are on: some fraudulent website will pick names similar to popular shopping sites to steal your details or install fraudulent software.

• Double check your order before you hit the final send button. Take a screenshot or print out the confirmation page so you have proof of what you ordered.

• Beware of phishing messages. If a company sends you a message saying they have lost your information and require you to fill it in again it probably is not true.

• If you find that perfect item on a website you have never heard of, check it has an address and phone number. Cross check these details against the phone book.

Have a safe and Merry Christmas!