The Holiday shopping season is now on its peak. The
customers and even business owners are using their smartphones, androids and tablets
to make their online shopping. Almost, one in three people of United States is using
mobile devices for holidays’ shopping. And these figures are enhancing different
cyber-attacks during this season. The reports are saying that the hackers or
cybercriminals can access the personal information such as, name, billing
addresses, and even credit card numbers. So, be careful and follow these three
tips to enjoy safe and secure purchases.
Adjust Wi-Fi
Settings:
Set your devices’ Wi-Fi settings on custom connect mode than
open access Wi-Fi Networks. Many smartphones and tablets are pre-set to connect
with different parks and public spaces and hackers can easily get control on
open network and access any data flow through it so, change your device’s Wi-Fi
settings and only use your trusted network to connect or shop online.
Be Careful while Downloading
Apps from Unknown Developers:
If you are looking for Shopping Application, remember that
cybercriminal can access these applications to get personal information and
data. So, verify and check the credentials of developers while downloading apps
from unknown developers. Always download the latest version of apps to protect yourself
from the security risks.
Avoid Phishing Scams and
Deals:
If you receive a deal from a brand, you do not recognize,
avoid checking and clicking on any link or text in the email. It could be a Phishing
scam or deal, where buyers drive to a fake developed website to steal their
particular data. If the deal is good, verify it by typing the name of the website
in your browser.
Beware of phishing schemes, which provide you the fake deals
and get your personal information. They provide discounted and best possible offers
to get your attraction so, it is important to do your research before clicking that
particular deals or links.
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