This is the holiday shopping season, and also the high time for the cyber attackers to lay their net to catch fish from the cyber sea. People shop online these days and they will get many more attractive offers and deals. One of them might be a trap. But just being a bit careful, this risks can be overcome.
Following 4 steps can be helpful to do so.
1. Be careful from the free WiFi service
Always try to avoid free internet services. Especially, free WiFi services. This is the most easy way to access your personal and confidential information. Never check you bank balance over a free WiFi.
2. Run as far as possible from the phisher
Emails offering great deals could be a phishing trap. Any email that says to place your order again for UPS or Amazon can be a channel to giveaway your credit card number and login credential.
If you have any question regarding your deals and if your delivery is being late, ask directly to the corresponding persons via the main site of the service providers. They always have a page only to contact them.
3. Impossible deals!
"Want to bye an iPod only for $6?"
Do you think this offer is legitimate? This is where you will loose more than you gain. So stay away from these kinds of offer and do not be greedy.
4. Are you being 'Naughty'?
Try to maintain more than one credit card for shopping. Each credit card should have different credential. Debit cards are highly discouraged to use. If any cyber thug gets his hand on your debit card, you bank balance will be zero for sure.
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