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Can You Make It Through The Holidays Without Compromising Your Personal Info?

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First things first: Do you have any sort of virus/malware protection on your devices?

While the padlock in the URL bar is an indication that your connection with another entity is encrypted, its absence should be a big red flag that you're not on a trustworthy site and shouldn't input any personal info.  
  
  
  
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You notice the 🔒 emoji is not in the URL bar while shopping online.       
  
  
  
What do you do?

Whether it seems legit or not, you should always be wary of someone directing you to click a mystery link. If you run into a situation like the above scenario, it's best to go directly to your account and check from there.  
  
  
  
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You get a text with a tracking link for a product you don't remember purchasing.  
  
  
  
What's your next move?

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You notice a major price drop for the product you're looking for in the ad space on a retailer's website.  
  
  
What do you do?

In this day and age, we've all probably come in contact with a spoofing call or email. Spoofing is when someone or something pretends to be something else in an attempt to gain our confidence and get access to our systems. It's always safe to keep your guard up when opening attachments or clicking links (even if they're from your grandma).  
  
  
  
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You get an email from your grandma asking if the holiday wish list attached is yours.  
  
  
  
Do you open the attachment?

The holidays are a time of charity and giving, but it's important to be wary during the holidays so you don't unintentionally give away your personal info. While a pitch for donations might tug at your heartstrings, you should never give your financial info to a non-trusted source.  
  
  
  
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You get a call claiming that the person on the other end is from a charitable organization.  
  
  
  
Do you donate over the phone?

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In order to shop with a discount-heavy retailer online, you're directed to download an app and create an account.  
  
  
Do you download it?

If you're gifting the latest tech to the kids or other family members, it's important to sit down and talk to them about safe practices as they navigate the internet on their new gear. It will also help to preemptively protect the device beforehand so your loved ones don't miss a minute of scrolling.  
  
  
  
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The kiddo gets their very first device this holiday.  
  
  
Did you spring for extra cybersecurity protection?

Before you even think about typing your credit card or bank info into any website this season, it might help to do a little research on how you can better protect your devices and info. Whether it's general awareness on how to spot suspicious activity or updating your security software, taking the necessary steps will ensure your holiday stays holly jolly!  
  
  
  
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A person touches a red screen with an exclamation warning sign on it

Better brush up on your internet safety before shopping.

We'll give it to ya — you're pretty sharp when it comes to the typical suspicious situations. But with a tech landscape that's always changing, and scammers who are constantly evolving, it's best to always stay on top of the latest in malware schemes to keep your season bright!  
  
  
  
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Pretty knowledgeable, but you still have a ways to go!

You have a sixth sense for suspicious activity on your devices and can spot a scam from a mile away. Even though you have a wealth of knowledge on decking your devices with the best in anti-malware flair, it always helps to take a second look and ensure you're protected this holiday season.  
  
  
  
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You're a pro — there's power in protection!

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Can You Make It Through The Holidays Without Compromising Your Personal Info?

Whether you're shopping the latest tech for yourself or the fam this holiday, make sure your devices and personal info are protected with Malwarebytes.

Can You Make It Through The Holidays Without Compromising Your Personal Info?

Whether you're shopping the latest tech for yourself or the fam this holiday, make sure your devices and personal info are protected with Malwarebytes.

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