Cybersecurity Awareness

Holiday Tips

While you are online looking for gifts for loved ones during this holiday season, online thieves and scammers will be finding ways to steal financial and personal information.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Before starting your online shopping this holiday season, follow these simple steps to stay safe online.

• Beware of deals that seem too good to be true.
• Many scam websites imitate legitimate ones. If there's no contact information or privacy policy that's a major red flag.
• Always read the fine print and make sure you understand the return policies.
• Before buying, make sure the site is secure. The web address should start with "https" and have a lock icon next to it.
• To protect your devices from viruses and other threats, keep security software updated.