Security News > 2020 > December > Beware of cybercriminals: Keep your guard up during the last-minute shopping frenzy
TechRepublic spoke with email security firm Tessian's CEO Tim Sadler, who tells us how to avoid being phished or scammed during the search for perfect presents.
Because of the flurry of e-commerce activity, email inboxes are filled with offers and notifications from retailers.
"Online shopping is booming this holiday season presenting a big opportunity for cybercriminals," said Tim Sadler, CEO of the email security firm Tessian.
Cross-check if the deal in the email is on the retailer's website and official social media.
"It's actually quite easy for hackers to impersonate a retailer and trick people into thinking they've received a legitimate email. Hackers cash in on the people-heavy nature of the retail industry, in order to steal sensitive information or wire money to fraudulent accounts. If the sender's display name and email address looks like the real thing, why would a busy, distracted and stressed employee question its legitimacy?".