Security News > 2023 > November > Online stores may not be as secure as you think

Online stores are not always as secure as you might think they are, and yet you need to hand over your valuable credit card information in order to buy anything.

"Whether shopping online or booking your experience with Santa, be aware that cybercriminals have laid the groundwork to take advantage of the holiday shopping season via both obvious and very subtle avenues."

Another risk to shoppers this holiday season is malvertising - online ads that deliver scams or install malware.

Recent research reveals malicious campaigns carried out in online ads via Google searches, some impersonating big-name brands and scams targeting online tech support for Windows users.

For many online scams, it is near impossible for an individual, even a highly skilled one, to know when they're using a website that includes a third-party component compromised by criminal hackers or operated by a company prepared to bend the rules at the expense of the user's privacy and security.

Keep an eye on your financial statements: An uptick in online shopping deserves an uptick in your vigilance for checking online bank and credit card statements.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/11/23/credit-card-skimming-holiday-shopping-season/