How to avoid
Non-secure Web sites.
Shoppers need to take the necessary steps to be sure that the
convenience of online shopping isn’t costing them their security and
privacy in the long run.
• Risk: Non-secure Web sites. Cyveillance estimates that over 30
percent of e-commerce sites do not properly protect user
transactions with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), which provides secure
Internet transactions.
TIP: Ideally, consumers should be familiar with the companies they
buy from and ensure that they are visiting reputable Web sites. They
should look for "HTTPS" in their browser’s address bar as well as a
digital certificate indicating that their personal information will
be encrypted during the transaction. By clicking on the certificate,
consumers can determine if the identity of the site matches the
information on the certificate.
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