Online threats are part-and-parcel of life on the Web -- but the end of the year proves to be a lucrative time to give cybercriminals the gift of your bank details or personal data.. As the holiday season comes in to full swing, more consumers use online banking and retail sites to complete their Christmas shopping. However, consumers are often duped by a number of tactics employed by criminals to profit from a lack of security awareness. The link for this article located at ZDNet Blogs is no longer available. . Amidst the festive period, the dangers of digital shopping escalate as cybercriminals intensify their efforts to exploit personal information.. Online Shopping, Data Protection, Cybercrime Awareness, Holiday Risks. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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