Online Holiday Shopping Tips

The holiday season is approaching quickly and many of us will be shopping online. comScore estimates that in one day alone last year --Cyber Monday on December 1 (the cyber version of Black Friday)--$846 million was spent in online shopping, marking a 15% jump from 2007. With the increased volume of online shopping, it’s important that consumers understand the potential security risks and know how to protect themselves and their information.

The following tips are provided to help promote a safe, secure online shopping experience:

If you are unsure about the “what and how” of these tips, please browse this Information Security website, http://itsecurity.vermont.gov/threats, for details on firewalls, settings, antivirus software, etc.

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