Online shopping scams are one of the biggest threats during the busy Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping season. With cyber attacks becoming more advanced, it’s important to be extra cautious.
- Avoid Clicking suspicious links ?? - Never click on links or open attachments in unsolicited emails or texts. These messages might lead you into the trap of phishing websites.
- Check website site security ??- Look for the lock icon in your browser when you shop - Secure websites start with “https,” with the extra “s” standing for “secure.” You’ll often see a padlock icon in the address bar of your browser.
- Protect your personal information ?? - Be extra careful about what information you provide on a website. If in doubt, give bare minimum information required to make a purchase. Be cautious of unusual requests via email or phone calls asking you to verify information about your account.
- Create strong passwords ?? - Always use strong, unique passwords for all your accounts (a dedicated password manager or your browser's password management system can help with this), and turn on two-factor authentication if possible.
- Stick to trusted retailers online ???? - Shop from familiar and reputable online retailers. If you’re shopping at an online store that’s new to you, look into their reputation through consumer reviews.
Kiwa offers various training courses to increase awareness and knowledge about cyber threats. By training your employees to recognize cyber threats, you reduce the risk of successful cyber-attacks caused by human error.
