Five safety tips to follow while making digital payment transactions

The most effective way to protect yourselves while making digital payments is by avoiding suspicious apps and websites and always relying on trusted official apps suggested in the app store. —123rf.com

The advent of technology has sparked an evolution in various industries. The digital payments segment is no exception. While digital payments aren't an entirely new concept, the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of payment methods such as UPI (unified payments interface), credit/debit cards, mobile banking, etc, across the country.

While these are highly convenient and largely secure ways, it's best to exercise caution when you make online payments given the increased cases of cybersecurity breaches.