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8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Adam Levin

Legitimate retailers are never going to make you dig for the deals, so they aren’t going to put the good stuff in an attachment. It’s not just attachments from retailers, but also from shipping companies or financial institutions. Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen.

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Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up? Retailers have been prepping for this season all year and are ready to provide a safe, secure, and seamless customer shopping experience. According to the National Retail Federation (NFR), retail sales during 2024 will grow between 2.5% trillion and $5.28

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Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Security Boulevard

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up? Retailers have been prepping for this season all year and are ready to provide a safe, secure, and seamless customer shopping experience. According to the National Retail Federation (NFR), retail sales during 2024 will grow between 2.5% trillion and $5.28

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CafePress faces $500,000 fine for data breach cover up

Malwarebytes

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it took action against online customized merchandise platform CafePress over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’ sensitive personal data and covered up a major breach. CafePress is a popular online custom T-shirt and merchandise retailer.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

This includes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards like encryption and access controls. The CCPA requires businesses to provide transparency about data collection practices and allows consumers to opt out of selling their personal information.

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Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

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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IRS Warns About New Cyber Scam Targeting Taxpayers

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections, and ensure the security software is always turned on and can automatically update. Encrypt sensitive files stored electronically, such as tax records, and use strong and unique passwords for each account. Protect Personal Data. Shop at reputable online retailers.

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