Looming threats for holiday shoppers
How consumers can protect themselves this holiday season:
"This year, spending on holiday shopping is expected to increase significantly from last year, with more than half of that increase coming from shoppers using smartphones," said Jonas Thulin, Security Consultant at Fortinet. "Buyers need to beware of possible threats to their personal and financial information whether online, on their phones or in-store. Knowing what to watch for and taking measures to protect themselves and their devices is critical to avoid being impacted."
The FortiGuard Labs global research team continuously monitors the evolving threat landscape and distributes on a daily basis to its customers worldwide preventative measures to protect those customers from newly introduced, sophisticated cyber-threats. More than 200 researchers and automated detection and prevention technology provide around-the-clock coverage to ensure networks stay protected, despite a sophisticated and ever-changing threat landscape. The company delivers rapid updates and detailed security knowledge, providing protection from the latest threats.