With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday around the corner, it can be tempting to buy discounted items on impulse. Before getting caught up in a “while supplies last” frenzy, remember that scammers capitalize on hasty decisions involving payment information. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network data, online shopping scams […]
The holidays have arrived! These final weeks of the year are extremely busy for many of us. People are traveling, shopping, awaiting packages, making end-of-year-donations, and trying to put a pin in 2021. Cybercriminals know and await these frenzied times. They especially like seasons of heightened online shopping and financial transactions because impersonating a bank, […]
Winter-holiday shopping of yesteryear kicked off with the deep discounts and early-bird specials of Black Friday, a retail frenzy on the day after Thanksgiving. Traditionally, shoppers forwent their post-feast dreams, waking early to await doorbuster sales at their favorite retailers. Today, shoppers avoid the crowd, line, and occasional brawl by shopping online. The move to […]
The holiday season is upon us! As many of us prepare our homes, pantries, and gift lists for the approaching season, cybercriminals are simultaneously preparing to exploit security vulnerabilities to their advantage. According to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency(CISA), these bad actors target online shoppers by using the following tactics: Creating fraudulent websites, emails, […]