Top 5 Holiday Cyber Scams to Know About
Online shoppers may be susceptible to cyber crime during the holidays.
Despite the dour economic climate, spending is on the rise this holiday season. Experts are predicting a 3 to 4 percent increase in spending this holiday season over last year’s sales of $471.5 billion. And an increasing number of people are expected to spend their money online. However, online shoppers could be prone to cybercrime if they aren't careful, according to the Clearwater-based Internet security awareness training firm, KnowBe4. The company has released the top five cyber scams facing online shoppers and offers tips Westchase residents can use to avoid becoming victims. 1—The Evil Wi-Fi Twin Scam: Cybercriminals put out a Wi-Fi signal that looks similar to a free one that you always use. Choose the wrong Wi-Fi and the hacker can…
