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Holiday Scams

Holiday Scam Prevention

Holiday Scam GraphicThe holiday season is a prime time for hackers, scammers, and online thieves. While millions of Americans will be online looking for the best gifts and Cyber Monday deals, hackers will be looking to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers by searching for weaknesses in their devices or internet connections or attempting to extract personal and financial information through fake websites or charities. 

The best defense against these threats is awareness. There are a few simple steps we all can take to be more secure before and after we shop. — https://www.cisa.gov/publication/holiday-online-shopping-tips

 

 
 

Check Devices
Make sure devices have the latest software updates and that your accounts are protected by strong passwords. Don’t forget to enable two-factor authentication, if available.
Shop Trusted Sources
Avoid suspicious links in emails, and only participate in online shopping via a private secure, secure network.
Safe Purchasing
Understand how your information will be used / processed prior to making a purchase. Check for secure payment processing with a leading https in the URL for secure connections.

 

Home Information Security

 

These CISA tips will no doubt help you while shopping, but don’t forget about your own home security as well. You can read about some home security best practices here.