# Protect Your Own Device

**URL:** <https://community.deriv.com/t/protect-your-own-device/30584>\
**Category:** Security & Safety\
**Created:** [May 12, 2022, 4:21am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/protect-your-own-device/30584 "2022-05-12T04:21:07Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Farahin\_derivadmin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/farahin_derivadmin/32/5512_2.png) [@Farahin\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Farahin_derivadmin)\
**Post date:** [May 12, 2022, 4:21am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/protect-your-own-device/30584/1 "2022-05-12T04:21:07Z")

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To protect your account data, it is solely your responsibility to take the following precautions and educate yourself on other security measures you can take:

_2.1.7.1. Do not send or receive private information unless you are using a secure webpage (preferably, use a secure, encrypted Virtual Private Network (VPN)._

_2.1.7.2. Make sure that you have effective and updated antivirus/antispyware software and firewall running before you use public WiFi._

_2.1.7.3. Do not leave your device unattended._

_2.1.7.4. Avoid financial transactions that might reveal valuable passwords or personal information such as credit card numbers._

_2.1.7.5. Use the browser tools to delete files and cookies and clear your browsing history._

_2.1.7.6. Do not save your login credentials on a shared device._

_2.1.7.7. Always log out of account-based websites at the end of the session._

_2.1.8. You must notify us immediately if you become aware that your login details have been lost, stolen, or otherwise disclosed to third parties._

Additional information: Always ensure that the website accessed is the official site: [https://deriv.com/](https://deriv.com/)

For more information, you may check out our Terms and Conditions [here](https://deriv.com/tnc/security-and-privacy.pdf)

If you have any questions, please visit our Help Centre or contact us via Live Chat and WhatsApp.

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**Author:** ![Farahin\_derivadmin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/farahin_derivadmin/32/5512_2.png) [@Farahin\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Farahin_derivadmin)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/protect-your-own-device/30584/2 "2022-05-13T03:35:37Z")

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