UAE Business: Kaspersky warns of ecommerce cyber criminals – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Kaspersky warns of ecommerce cyber criminals – Gulf Digital News

Although e-commerce platforms are all about offering people the convenience and accessibility they demand, the risk of falling prey to cybercriminals is also high, according to Kaspersky, a global leader in cyber security and digital privacy.



With the New Year fast approaching, people around the world are getting jump-started on last-minute shopping. Bearing in mind that people’s shopping habits have changed since the pandemic started, they have become far more comfortable with hopping on multiple e-commerce websites to grab the best deal.



Sixty-two per cent of people in the UAE dealt with fraudsters who were trying to steal money, bank card details, internet banking credentials in 2020, according to a Kaspersky survey.



“There’s a popular saying that Google knows you better than yourself. The statement is frightening, but true. More than half of our day is spent looking at screens, whether it’s a computer, laptop or a mobile device. We are so attuned to looking up online to find the best deals that it’s easy to get tricked into visiting fake websites, which might be an entry a cybercriminal needs to achieve their motives. We know how you can prevent such mishaps and keep yourself