The Hidden Dangers of Online Transactions

[mandy]

E-commerce has been part of the retail world for more than a decade, and today's consumers seem to assume that because of this longevity, their transactions are secure. Beyond this, the average online shoppers are convinced their credit card numbers and other sensitive information are out of reach of attackers with a firewall and antivirus program, combined with shopping at brand-name retail sites.

However, the average consumers don't scan the Internet for Web hack news. If they did, they would find a constant stream of stories about malicious hacks affecting the modern consumer.

TJX was one of the largest, but we can't forget about the more recent attacks on the Rivkin online auction, QVC or the Colorado Rockies ticket site. One incident like this can cost corporations thousands of dollars in remediation costs, and can cause irreparable damage to their brand image. The consumers? Their Social Security numbers can go out the browser window and into the black market...

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