When you visit a Web site, Internet Explorer keeps a copy of the Web site data on your computer for easy access at a later time. This includes information for ALL Web sites you visit, including banking and purchasing Web sites. A malicious user somewhere might be able to steal the information saved on your computer and decode personal information like your name, address, credit card, or bank account information.

 

Clearing your browser cache after every visit to a banking Web site or online store will prevent anyone from stealing this information. We will explore methods of clearing your personal data in the final section of this manual.