People will flood retail stores and e-commerce sites over the next few weeks in search of gifts because the holiday shopping season is approaching soon. As the ease of online shopping has increased, that convenience has become a double-edged sword. It allows consumers to shop when and where they want—but it also gives cybercriminals a chance to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. Hackers are after home addresses, login credentials, credit card numbers, and other personal information. Online transactions can unfold in several ways. Some bad actors build illicit websites that look like standard e-commerce portals and then try to lure users in with the promise of big savings. Some hackers send phishing messages with fake shipping notifications to capitalize on our desire to track incoming packages. And some hackers will try to intercept unsecured credit card transactions to steal account information. Luckily, many scams are easy to spot—and easy to avoid. Consider adopting the same habits online that you do in person: keeping track of your valuables, stashing credit cards after you complete a purchase, and remaining alert to unusual behavior around you. CMIT Solutions has compiled the tips (please see the attached pdf file) to stay safe this holiday season, blending common-sense advice with savvier strategies for online shopping.
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