According to a recent survey, nearly half of all consumers believe that their smartphones and other mobile devices are less secure than their laptop or desktop computers. In the same survey, only 36% of respondents said they trust online retail sites to keep their personal data safe. Still, holiday shopping from mobile phones increased by Read more…
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This October, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) will be issuing a major update to the PCI Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), which are required for accepting all electronic payments. The new additions will be discussed and presented at community meetings throughout the year, but in the meantime, it is crucial for Read more…
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McAfee had commissioned a study titled, “2012 Holiday Shopping Study” to find out the online habits and behaviors of Indians, especially those planning to use the Internet and mobile devices to shop this holiday season. In light of these findings, McAfee exposes the Top 12 Scams of Christmas that cyber crooks have planned to swindle Read more…
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Fa la la la la la let me put that in my cart Maybe it’s the eggnog or the caroling, or perhaps the excitement of finding just the right gift, but every year something makes us temporarily throw our good judgment out the window and make some questionable decisions when it comes to holiday shopping. Read more…
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McAfee Latest 2012 Holiday-Related Online Scams and Security Tips for Consumers The holidays are just around the corner and amid the hustle and bustle many of us will fire up our devices to go online, order gifts, plan travel and spread Offers cheer. But while we’re getting festive, the cybercriminals are getting ready to take Read more…
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I am a sucker for online shopping and my current obsession is with books. When you have Fishpond, Book Depository and Borders offering free delivery in addition to highly reduced prices, well – it’s a marriage made in heaven! Now, every time I find a new shopping site, I have to register my details. And Read more…
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Let me begin with a confession. I am addicted to shopping. Nothing lifts off those blues faster than a purchasing spree across several of my favourite stores. And not only for myself or my family- I am happy to accompany others too on their shopping spree; like for my cousin’s trousseau, my sister’s kid’s birthday Read more…
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Somehow, it is that time again. The holiday season is upon us and I have no idea where the year went! If you have been following my blog or anyone else on the McAfee team, you know what that means… the 12 Scams of Christmas! This year we truly have some new threats out there Read more…
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‘Tis the season for consumers to spend more time online – shopping for gifts, looking for great holiday deals on new digital gadgets, e-planning family get-togethers and of course, using online or mobile banking to make sure they can afford it all. But before logging on from a PC, Mac, or mobile device, you should Read more…
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Festivals are fun time, true, but not for those in charge of planning and purchasing gifts for the extended family and friends. The hassle of deciding what to buy, where to buy and how to get it delivered can well rob one of a good night’s sleep for many nights prior to the festive day. Read more…
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