You must keep your computer safe to protect Landonline security, and the integrity of survey and title records.
You can download protection online. Before you do, make sure you research software providers with good reputations.
Be careful opening email attachments
Email attachments are the most common way to import a virus onto a device.
Before opening an attachment, make sure you know who sent it.
Also be cautious opening attachments with .pps, .exe, .scr or .pif file extensions as they often contain viruses.
Use up-to-date anti-virus software
You can download anti-virus software options online.
Make sure you always update your software to the newest version.
Install anti-spyware software
Install software to prevent spyware and adware being placed on your device. This spyware tracks what is sent and received over the internet.
Use firewalls
Firewalls protect against unauthorised access by hackers. You can download firewall protection online.
Download security updates and patches
Regularly download security updates and patches for operating systems and other software. All software providers issue patches (fixes for bugs and security flaws found on any release of software) and service packs (several patches).
Use hard to guess passwords
Use passwords that are difficult to guess.
Passwords should be at least 8 characters long and contain upper and lowercase letters, numbers and other characters.
Don't share your passwords or device
Do not share any passwords, Landonline passwords, passphrases or digital certificates with anyone else.
Do not allow another person to have access to the device you use for your digital certificate and Landonline.
Back up your work
Regularly back up your data on your device and keep documents of land transactions.
Keep aware of security issues
Be aware of any security issues from news sources, and read about our known issues for Landonline: