Brush Up on Cyber Shopping Security Before the Holiday Blitz

Why are we talking about online shopping security now?

The holidays are still weeks away!

Well, if you don’t know how to stay safe now, then your holiday could be ruined by a hacker. Online shopping happens year-round, but we all know it ramps up come November and December. Whether you’re shopping from home or work (yeah, we know you do it!), it can be dangerous.

Scammers send you emails that look like Amazon shipping notices. They also dangle attractive ads with low prices to get your click. One click is all it takes to lose thousands of dollars to a cybercriminal. Brush up on these cyber shopping security tips before you’re rushing to score that Star Wars Lego set or PS5 and click a phishing link by mistake. Holiday-themed cyberattacks skyrocketed last year! And it’s bound to get worse in 2022.

Here are a few tips to keep you safe while shopping online:

·         Visit websites directly rather than through a link

·         Be wary of emails & social media ads promising deep discounts

·         Use a DNS filter to block malicious websites

·         Delete your credit card details right after you check out

·         Use PayPal or wallet sites to pay when possible

·         Do not shop online on an unsecured or public network

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