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We may be stuck inside this holiday season due to COVID-19.\u00a0 Thanks to smaller crowds and fewer commitments, the holidays may even seem a little less stressful this year.\u00a0 But most of us will still want to purchase holiday gifts for friends and family, increasing our online interactions and moving in-person shopping experiences to the virtual realm.\u00a0 Don\u2019t let those stress-free clicks on your favorite shopping sites lead to disaster.\u00a0 It\u2019s time to brush up on ways to keep your data safe and your holidays merry and bright.<\/p>\n
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But first, a little background on why you should protect yourself. According to Carbon Black\u2019s 2019 online Threat Report<\/a>, global retail organizations have encountered a 20% increase in attempted cyberattacks, a continuing trend the company has been tracking since 2016.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The attackers are growing more sophisticated every year.\u00a0 According to the survey, 73% of retail organizations said they\u2019ve seen an increase in cyberattack sophistication over the past year, and small businesses are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n What does this mean to you?\u00a0 It means each year there is a greater chance that your data and identity could be compromised.\u00a0 Below are some helpful tips on what you can do to prevent that from happening.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n According to a legal website<\/a>, here\u2019s what you should do:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Another good tip is to make sure you have identity fraud protection services. Powered by Cyberscout<\/a>,\u2122 Pekin Insurance offers coverage for its policyholders.\u00a0 Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let invisible thieves sneak away with your holiday spirit.\u00a0 Fight back by being proactive to protect your data and your identity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n