7 Tips for Staying Safe Online During the Holiday Season
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Every year the holidays bring an online shopping rush, and while you’re tracking and tackling all those flash discounts and “today only” sales, fraudsters are equally busy taking advantage of the seasonal gift-buying craze.
Luckily, there are ways to shop online that mitigate a lot of the risks associated with sharing and storing your sensitive info on retail sites. CNBC just shared their recommendations for protecting yourself online during Black Friday and Cyber Monday—including using a password manager like Dashlane.
So in the spirit of giving (tis the season), we’re adding our own 7 tips for staying safe online while you shop for your loved ones:
- Beware of shopping-related phishing schemes
- Avoid suspicious or unfamiliar retailers
- Don’t shop online using free WiFi unless you’re using a VPN
- Don’t save sensitive info on sites or in your browser
- Secure accounts with strong passwords
- Keep an eye on your credit
- Ship to a secure location
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