Shopping for Cyber Monday?

‘Tis the season to shop online – are you doing it safely? If you’re shopping from your local coffee shop’s free WIFI, is your data safe?

Online Shopping Do’s and Don’ts

1. – NEVER shop at an unsecured WIFI hotspot – if it doesn’t require a password, it’s open season on your sensitive data.
2. – PADLOCK – make sure that padlock icon is on your browser bar showing the store is legitimate and the authentic store you intend to visit.
3. – HTTPS – look for the secure https for a safe shopping experience.
4. – PRIVACY – look at the website’s privacy policy – how will they use your data?
5. – RECORDS – keep good records of your transactions with credit and debit card statements. Report inaccuracies IMMEDIATELY

By following these 5 simple steps, you’ll improve keeping menacing bots and mirrored sites out of your smart device and enjoy picking up those Cyber Monday deals in time for the holidays.

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