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Webroot Threat Advisory: Online Threats to Increase This Holiday Season


To protect themselves during any online shopping experience, consumers need to be aware of the security risks and necessary precautions they should take to avoid being a victim of cyber crime. Since the October to December timeframe will be a key money-making season for today's financially motivated cyber criminals Webroot is recommending that consumers follow these five steps: