During Black Friday, the day of crazy discounts on the Net, it is possible to run into a computer scam, here’s how to recognize it and how to defend yourself
At last, Black Friday has arrived. The crazy day of online discounts represents the best opportunity to make in advance Christmas gifts or to find a real bargain among the products that interest us most. Beware, however, never let your guard down when shopping on the Net, scams are just around the corner.
In days like Black Friday hackers are particularly active. This is because, compared to other times of the year, in these hours users get caught up in the shopping frenzy and the search for the must-have offer and lower their guard in terms of computer security. During Black Friday it is easier to believe in offers that seem impossible on other days. The problem is that often behind this kind of crazy discounts are hidden scams of a cyber criminal. The result, if we fall into his trap, will be the loss of money and empty hands, since we will not receive any product at home. Fortunately, there are a number of “tricks” that you can put into practice to defend yourself from hackers while shopping online for Black Friday.
Cyber Security Tips During Black Friday
First, let’s always remember to use a web filter. Web filters prevent users from accessing unknown sites, which are often used to lure users into traps, such as phishing campaigns, or to spread malware attacks. Secondly, remember to always use a password manager. Password manager applications create, remember and enter passwords into sites instead of the user and will never enter the password into a phishing site, even if it is identical to the original one. Then, as in real life, if an offer seems too good to be true then it’s best not to trust it. Hacker scams try to convince the user in every way by mentioning famous brands or referring to supposed suggestions from friends and family to gain people’s trust. So you should always be careful and if an offer seems too advantageous, there is probably something strange about it that you should avoid. Last but not least, remember to keep an eye on your bank account. You can reduce the chances of being a victim of a hacker attack, but not eliminate them completely. Checking your current account often and thus verifying in real time any suspicious movement is essential to stop fraudulent transactions in time.