Old threats are new again: Security tips for the holiday season

1 Dec 2008

Today we have the advantage of staying connected wherever we are, which gives us the convenience of completing our holiday shopping from home or our working space, at any time of day. This convenience, however, comes with a price, which can sometimes present itself literally. Cybercrime is prevalent in our daily news; stories that discuss the lack of security or how some fraudster managed to bypass security barriers in place can cause customers to wonder how secure they are when shopping online.

Due to the state of the economy, there exist a number of speculations surrounding the 2008 holiday season, one being the potential increase in the cost of retail scams. The goal of any e-commerce company is to save time and money while protecting legitimate customers. But how can you protect your customers and your bottom line at the same time? As the 2008 holiday season approaches, it is important to discuss the old and new threats that exist, and what solutions are available to help manage them.

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