How to shop online safely

Released: December 5, 2023 at 1:40 p.m.

Online shopping is convenient. You can purchase items through your mobile device and get next-day delivery to your front door. However, you should be aware of the threats associated with online shopping. These threats pose many risks to not only your personal information, but your organization’s assets, like email and shipping addresses, phone numbers, and credit card numbers. Whether shopping for personal reasons or to make company purchases, protective practices for shopping online will help you and your organization keep sensitive information and assets private.

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