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How to Defend Against Thanksgiving and Black Friday Online Cyber Attacks
- The holiday shopping season is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to launch various online attacks.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) provides extra protection by requiring users to provide at least two forms of verification.
- Consumers and businesses should implement a strong password policy to prevent credential stuffing attacks.
- Phishing attacks are common during high-traffic shopping periods like Black Friday and Thanksgiving.
- Securing the website with HTTPS and SSL encryption helps protect sensitive data like credit card information.
- Regular software updates are crucial to maintaining a secure online environment.
- Retailers and e-commerce businesses should set up fraud detection and prevention systems to identify suspicious transactions.
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are common during busy shopping days.
- Educating both employees and customers about potential cyber threats is a crucial step in preventing cyber attacks.
- Following these defensive measures can reduce the risk and enjoy a safer holiday shopping experience.
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