Security

Using a security-enabled browser (such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari), paying attention to two browser features will decrease the chances for the unintended or fraudulent use of your personal information:

1. Browser Security Settings
2. Browser Security Signals

1. Browser Security Settings.
Your browser security preference settings are your first line of defense against the theft or unwanted viewing of confidential, personal information. Modern browsers offer you the ability to receive an alert or notification if any of the following happen or are about to occur:

• Changing between secure and insecure transmission modes
• Receiving an invalid site identification for the site to which you are about to transmit
• Sending a transmission over an "open" or insecure connection

Check the settings of your browser security features to see all the checks that are possible and those that are currently in place.

Additionally, consider the following:

• Keep Your Browser Updated: Ensure your browser is always up to date with the latest security patches.
• Block Third-Party Cookies: Modern browsers allow you to block third-party cookies, which can help prevent tracking and enhance privacy.
• Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): If your browser is linked to an account (e.g., Google Chrome with a Google account), enable MFA to add an extra layer of security.
• Manage Site Permissions: Restrict site permissions for accessing your location, camera, and microphone unless absolutely necessary.
• Strict HTTPS Settings: Configure your browser to enforce strict HTTPS connections, ensuring all data transmitted is encrypted.
• Use Secure DNS: Enable DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) to encrypt DNS queries and prevent DNS hijacking.
• Clear Cookies and Data Regularly: Clear your browser's cookies and cache regularly to prevent session hijacking and protect your privacy.
• Use a VPN on Untrusted Networks: When using public or untrusted networks, use a VPN to secure your connection and protect your data.
• Install Trusted Extensions: Only install browser extensions from trusted sources and regularly review them for any suspicious activity.
• Ad Blockers: Use ad blockers to prevent malicious ads and reduce the risk of malvertising attacks.

If you incur fraudulent credit card charges, and your credit card company: (a) determines that the fraudulent charges were resulting from your online purchase at Dell.com, and (b) holds you liable for any of the unauthorized charges, contact Order Support immediately. In order to help you, we will need your Order Number or Dell Purchase ID (DPID).

2. Browser security signals.
The presence of security measures surrounding the entry of data on a web page is identified in several ways for you on your browser:

• The URL identifying the page will always begin with "https://" versus the normal "http://"
• A security symbol to indicate operation is in a mode that supports secure transmissions
• A "closed lock" icon is present in the address bar of your browser

With these security measures in place, you can also feel confident that every credit card transaction you make at Dell.com is protected by the Dell Secure Shopping Guarantee. However, if you are unable to use a modern browser with these standard security features or you are still uncomfortable with submitting your personal information via the Internet for any reason, please feel free to contact us over the phone to complete your order.

We hope that once you understand the measures we employ and the steps you can take to protect yourself, you'll be as confident about the security of your transactions and personal information as we are. Rest assured when you buy online with Dell, you can buy with a measure of confidence.