Let me begin with a confession. I am addicted to shopping. Nothing lifts off those blues faster than a purchasing spree across several of my favourite stores. And not only for myself or my family- I am happy to accompany others too on their shopping spree; like for my cousin’s trousseau, my sister’s kid’s birthday Read more…
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Somehow, it is that time again. The holiday season is upon us and I have no idea where the year went! If you have been following my blog or anyone else on the McAfee team, you know what that means… the 12 Scams of Christmas! This year we truly have some new threats out there Read more…
Tags: 12 Scams of Christmas, gift cards and iPad promotions online, holiday malware, holiday shopping, mobile security, online scams, online shopping, social media online scams
‘Tis the season for consumers to spend more time online – shopping for gifts, looking for great holiday deals on new digital gadgets, e-planning family get-togethers and of course, using online or mobile banking to make sure they can afford it all. But before logging on from a PC, Mac, or mobile device, you should Read more…
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Festivals are fun time, true, but not for those in charge of planning and purchasing gifts for the extended family and friends. The hassle of deciding what to buy, where to buy and how to get it delivered can well rob one of a good night’s sleep for many nights prior to the festive day. Read more…
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With all the security breaches at well known retailers in recent weeks, I have been getting more questions lately about whether or not it is safe to shop online. I understand the concern as there can be some confusion about how to shop safely online. There are some simple tips that make consumers feel more Read more…
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Imagine that your college age child is trying to stretch their wings by venturing out on their own to sublet an apartment in New York City. This is not that far of a stretch as I remember doing that very thing in Boston many moons ago! Now imagine that you find out that your child Read more…
Tags: Christmas shopping concerns, Cyber Security Mom, online shopping, phishing scams
We have just noticed a cluster of fraudulent websites that attempt to mislead consumers. They use a common pattern: offering counterfeit products cheaper than the original to get consumers to send money. We expect consumers to try to get the best product or greatest utility for their money. Due to this desire, some consumers can Read more…
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