We Survived Cyber Monday Security Threats - So What is Next?

With Cyber Monday behind us many people still wonder if it is safe to buy online during end-of-the-year sales events. Of course it is safe in the sense that you won't be pushed, hit, or crushed by other customers who also want to get their hands on the big deals.

But is your credit or debit card information safe when you shop online? If you take a few basic precautions, you can enjoy the big discounts and not worry about getting into trouble. Historically, November and December are the months with the most online transactions, and are therefore the months in which cyber-criminals are the most active. The common threats still lurking on the Internet for eCommerce shoppers include Phishing, Weak Passwords, Malware and Social Media Scams, Transactions Made Over Public Computers and Shopping at Unsecure Web Sites. So which threats have you encountered, avoided and can advise other users to avoid during the Christmas shopping season? Share your comments with the Cloud and Cyber Security Center or shop at the Home and Computer Security Superstore: www.homecomputersecuritysuperstore.