Protect Yourself When Shopping Online @McAfeeConsumer

27 Nov 2012 · 1 min

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McAfee warns holiday shoppers about mobile malware on Android devices and fake Facebook promotions. Nearly half of Americans shop online on Cyber Monday, and a quarter use mobile devices for holiday purchases. Use a computer instead of your phone when possible.

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Tracking crime news this morning. Online security agent McAfee released what's being called the 12 Scams of Christmas. These are the most dangerous online scams that you might run into while shopping this holiday season, so take note. Here's the top 3 on the list. Mobile malware can be downloaded when you shop on your smartphone, especially on an Android. So before you buy, you might want to hop on a computer instead. Be careful when you download mobile apps and don't click on an unknown Facebook promotion because it could be a scam.
It used to be that just PCs were potential targets. Now it's PCs, Macs are also being targeted by viruses, mobile phones and tablets, Android mobile phones being some of the biggest compromised devices out there.
Nearly half of Americans planning to do holiday shopping online intend to shop on Cyber Monday. 1 in 4 will shop using their mobile device. New Hampshire's only