Beware of Online Shopping With Your Mobile @McAfeeConsumer

7 Dec 2012 · 1 min

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In this short public‑service video, Robert Siciliano (speaking with a co‑host) warns holiday shoppers that scammers are intensifying their attacks as the Christmas season begins. McAfee’s top holiday‑season online scams are outlined: (1) malicious mobile apps that steal personal data, (2) deceptive links to popular gift items such as iPhones and iPads that install spyware, (3) fake text‑message deals that lure users into fraudulent offers, and (4) infected e‑cards that appear as festive greetings but contain viruses. The presenters stress that smartphones are as vulnerable as computers and advise viewers to install mobile antivirus protection to guard against these threats.

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Alright, thanks, John. The holiday season kicks off next week, and that means scammers will be looking for ways to steal your cash. Online security firm McAfee releasing its top scams of Christmas list. These are the most dangerous online scams you may run into while shopping this holiday season. First, malicious mobile apps. Watch out for malicious apps designed to steal your information. Next, bad links to hot gift items like iPhones and iPads. You could end up downloading soft spyware to your device. Also be wary of fake text message deals and be careful of sending out e-cards. They're a popular way to say happy holidays, but they could also contain viruses.
Smartphones are small computers, and small computers are just as vulnerable as large computers and laptops. So you have to make sure that your mobile phone also has antivirus installed so you don't click links and then get viruses on that device. Percent of