In addition to your disclosing your password, there are a number of ways in which your password can be compromised - for example, by a virus that monitors your keystrokes and then sends them to an unauthorised third party. Always make sure that your computer is secure by following these guidelines:
1. Windows users: always install security patches promptly. (But do not install any 'patch' that arrives via an email attachment - that will be a virus.)
2. Start your virus checker on boot-on, especially if you're a Windows user. There are a number of good anti-virus programmes available, such as McAfee and Norton. AVG (available from grisoft.com) is also very good and free for personal use. Make sure you run the update program at least once a week. If possible, you should configure the software to automatically update whenever a new virus definition becomes available.
3. Use a firewall. There are plenty to choose from. The 'name brand' makers of anti-virus software sell suites of computer security programs, including firewalls. In addition, Sygate and Zonealarm both offer free basic versions of their firewall software.
4. Keep your computer free of spyware. Ad-Aware (available from lavasofrusa.com) and Spybot Search & Destroy (safer-networking.org) are both excellent and again are free for personal use.
5. Strongly consider using a browser other than Windows Explorer. Compromised websites can bypass your security software and load keystroke loggers and other malicious software onto your computer without your knowledge. Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, and Opera browsers are all free and can be downloaded from the web.
On a final note, be sure to always leave relevant feedback when the sale concludes. It you have been a victim of a scam, post a thread in eBuyNigeria Forum to warn others.
Good luck and happy trading!
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