How to avoid
Phishing.
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: Phishing.
This is an attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive or personal
information, such as passwords or account numbers, through
counterfeit Web sites and emails.
TIP: Consumers should never respond to email solicitations from
unfamiliar entities. Understanding the email policies of companies
they do business with is crucial. Most reputable companies will
never ask for personal information via email. Phishing scams are no
longer limited to online banking and eBay users; new attacks use
more tempting offers and sophisticated tricks to lure victims. These
threats often include special offers on holiday travel, exceptional
deals and pricing on consumer goods, paid surveys, lottery winnings
and other tactics. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it
probably is.
Cyveillance Announces Top Tips for Holiday Shopping