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As the holiday shopping season approaches, cybercriminals are readying their scam list and checking it twice. And this year, no platform is off limits.
According to new study conducted by Harris Interactive and McAfee, about 70% of U.S. consumers plan to shop online during the holidays and one in four will shop on a mobile device. This presents a huge opportunity for cybercriminals to lure unsuspecting victims. McAfee has put together an infographic detailing which scams will be most prevalent this holiday season.
From fake e-commerce sites and malicious mobile apps to social media phishing scams and dangerous e-cards, here are the 12 holiday scams on the risk list this year. What are you doing to prepare yourself for holiday cyberattacks? Share in the comments.
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