ONLINE SECURITY ADVICE FROM COMPANIES HOUSE

As technology becomes a necessity in the modern world it is even more important to protect your personal data whilst online.

Companies House advise that they would never request personal information or payment details via email. If you doubt the authenticity of an email from Companies House avoid opening any attachments, following any links, disclosing any personal information or responding to the email.

You are advised to send the original suspicious email to phishing@companieshouse.gov.uk then delete it.

To find out more about phishing follow this link:  http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/phishingAdvice/index.shtml

Protect Your Personal data

• Keep your login details secure do not write them down or tell them to anyone. Passwords ought to be obscure you are advised to use a combination of word and numbers which cannot be easily guessed. Avoid using common phrases, names or your date of birth.
• Use and update antivirus software on a regular basis to protect your online details and files from viruses and software.
• Keep updating your web browser and operating systems by installing updates as soon as they are available.
• Be careful whilst social networking by never including personal information.
• Never include sensitive information in emails such as account information, passwords and PIN numbers.