Cyber Tips for Christmas Shopping

On the third day of Christmas Nanorisk sent to me...Cyber Tips for Christmas Shopping🎁

As Christmas approaches, online shopping sees a substantial increase. Scammers and cybercriminals take advantage of this heightened activity, employing various tactics to achieve their nefarious goals.

Here are some tactics to be mindful of & some tips to keep yourself safe online this festive season⬇️🎄

Fake Voucher💸
-Always ensure your devices have antivirus software installed & up-to-date.
-Make sure the email is legitimate and from someone you know.
-Don’t open the email or click on any links if you receive an email from someone you don’t know - these could be full of malware!

Fake Websites & Phishing Emails📨
-Use payment options like PayPal so that your bank details are protected.
-Always make sure websites and retailers are legitimate.  
-Never click on links or attachments embedded within emails.

Fake Products❌
-Make sure the websites you are purchasing from are the legitimate retailers or purchase the brand.
-Ask for proof that the item is genuine if buying something from a private seller or auction. Don’t purchase if they cannot supply!

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