Proofpoint: Online Shopping: Five Cyber Threats To Avoid This Holiday Season
If the world continues to face the Covid-19 pandemic, the end of the year holidays is fast approaching. Despite this particular context, we can expect a rise in online shopping. According to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, the majority (60%) of consumers say they plan to give their gifts online this year. But who says online shopping, says the risk of cybercrime. To navigate safely as the holidays approach, Proofpoint has put together a list of the top five scams that consumers may encounter: # 1: Credit Card Hacking As online sales increase, it is essential to protect credit card data to prevent it from being compromised. First of all, you must avoid storing your payment data. While this can reduce shopping convenience, it also reduces the chances that a cybercriminal could steal data. The activation of mobile alerts in real-time allowing you to receive an SMS with each purchase is also a guarantee of security. Finally, bewa...