CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 22, 2022

American Online Retailing Giant CafePress has been pressed with a $500,000 penalty for failing to protect the data of its customers. Often data stored in such formats gets stolen or is fraudulently accessed, leading to cyber frauds such as identity thefts.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It’s worth noting that there’s no reason a legitimate retailer would need that last one — the skeleton key to your identity — to process a purchase.). Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. Change passwords repeatedly.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. This indicates that your connection is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept your data.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Be wary of these common online shopping scams: Fake websites and online stores: Scammers often create fake websites that mimic legitimate retailers, hoping to trick unsuspecting shoppers into entering their personal and payment information. But it also presents an opportunity for scammers to exploit.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Unsuspecting online shoppers could also fall victim of identity theft of phishing attack aimed at stealing their payment card data. Only purchase items from official, encryption-using websites. Be wary of online retailers who use a free email service instead of a company email address. Use safe passwords or pass phrases.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“An enormous number of people are footloose and fancy free when it comes to their interactions with retailers over the holiday season,” says Cyberscout founder and chairman Adam Levin. Many online retailers depend heavily on outreach and advertising via email and social media networks to bolster their sales through the holiday season.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Data breaches caused by weak security measures and procedures result in severe monetary losses, erosion of clients’ trust, and irreversible reputation damage to organizations in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail industries, as well as government and public sector entities.

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