They're using even more copy-cat techniques to steal everything from credit card numbers to bank accounts. According to ZeroFox, the online security firm, "Every year around the holidays, scammers and cybercriminals are quick to jump on social media with the goal of hijacking the excitement around holiday shopping. -- Ensure "two-factor authentication" is enabled on your social media accounts when available. -- Beware of links on social media. Ensure that your anti-virus and anti-malware is kept up-to-date on your device, whether it’s a PC, Mac, or mobile device.

Source: Forbes December 08, 2017 12:33 UTC