Software Security
Don’t get schooled by cybercriminals: Tips for protecting yourself during the back-to-school shopping frenzy
Reported by nudatasecurity.com
By Ryan Wilk, vice president of customer success, NuData Security
Summer is speeding by and the first day of school is just around the corner. In some areas, it’s already started. For teachers, parents and many others, that means it’s time to stock up on pencils, notebooks, calculators and the rest.
Yes, back-to-school shopping season is already upon us, and don’t think fraudsters aren’t in on the game. Any time there is a flurry of seasonal shopping activity, you can bet there are bad actors lying in wait, ready to pounce on unprotected systems. Although a recent Deloitte study found that most people still buy school supplies (66 percent) in brick-and-mortar stores, 61 percent of shoppers say they plan to research online before making a purchase at a physical store. And there are that nearly 40 percent of folks who say they will be doing their supply shopping online.
So how do you keep your organization and customers safe?
Here are a few tips:
There are also a few things consumers should keep in mind:
For consumers, Canada’s Get Cyber Safe website offers additional tips for families to stay safe when it comes to cybersecurity and going back to school. The U.S. National Cybersecurity Alliance has a great infographic, too.
About Ryan Wilk
Ryan Wilk is the vice president of customer success for NuData Security .
Previously, he was manager of Trust and Safety at StubHub and spent eight years with Universal Parks & Resorts in various e-commerce roles.
NuData Security predicts and prevents online fraud, protecting businesses from brand damage and financial loss caused by fraudulent or malicious attacks. NuData Security analyzes and scores billions of users per year and services some of the largest ecommerce and Web properties around the globe.