Thursday, 20 May 2010 14:13 | Symanetic by Norton
How to avoid cybercrime when shopping online for wedding-related goodies
Article by Norton from Symantec
With more brides-to-be heading online to purchase wedding items, they should be more cautious of online scams and false claims. Internet security company, Norton from Symantec, provides a list of best practices for shopping online...
Dream dress, gorgeous fiancé, everything about your big day seems perfect… until you get that unexpected credit card bill. Yikes! A recent Internet Security Threat Report from Symantec found that in 2009, 60 percent of identities exposed to cybercrime were compromised by computer hacking attacks.
With the convenience of online shopping, Canadian brides are hitting the web now more than ever to plan and make purchases for their wedding. But in today’s lucrative internet underground economy, cybercriminals are out phishing for credit card details and other pieces of identity, turning dream weddings into horrible nightmares.
To avoid saying “I do” to cybercriminals, Norton from Symantec suggests the following:
• When in doubt, check it out: Use sites like Norton Safe Web to double check if a website you’re about to visit is safe. Definitely avoid those sites that don’t get the green light of approval as they may potentially harm your computer.
• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is: Many cybercriminals will use over-the-top promises and “exclusive” offers on items such as wedding bands, dresses and invitations to lure victims into clicking a malicious link that can steal your personal information.
• Use caution when clicking links from within emails or instant messages: Links can often contain viruses or other types of malware that lead users to infected websites. Never click a link in a suspicious email. Instead, make it a habit to type the full website URL into your web browser.
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