Tag: online shopping

Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

January 17, 2024

Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal If you’re on social media or use Google Shopping, the chances are you’ve been bombarded with adverts for Temu, a Chinese e-commerce marketplace that offers rock-bottom … More Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

‘Tis the season to be wary: 12 steps to ruin a cybercriminal’s day

November 27, 2023

The holiday shopping season may be the time to splurge, but it’s a also favorite time of year for cybercriminals to target shoppers with phony deals, phishing scams and other threats. The holiday shopping season is in full swing. It involves a seemingly endless few weeks of shopping mayhem as we rush to take advantage … More ‘Tis the season to be wary: 12 steps to ruin a cybercriminal’s day

Is Temu safe? Why its single-layer security should be a red flag to shoppers

November 21, 2023

Temu does not offer any authentication technology beyond username and password. “At this point, you need to make a choice about whether or not you want to use Temu. Do you use it with the awareness that, should there be a breach, there is no second factor to prevent access? Or do you stop using … More Is Temu safe? Why its single-layer security should be a red flag to shoppers

Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season

November 24, 2021

With the holiday shopping bonanza right around the corner, here’s how to make sure your online spending spree is hacker-free. Black Friday is almost upon us and Cyber Monday is just around the corner, which means that most of us will be on the hunt for the perfect bargain. Which, to be honest, we will … More Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season