Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers in the United States, and for our global readership, welcome to the spectacle that is Black Friday. In recent years, Black Friday has grown beyond the quasi US holiday of years past, becoming a worldwide shopping phenomenon. Considering the ongoing COVID pandemic and the fact that most of the world is staying home, online shopping will probably comprise an even bigger chunk of sales than in previous years. This, sadly, means more risk for online scams and fraud. Fortunately, staying safe while shopping for your loved ones (or yourself) isn’t that hard. All it takes is a little due diligence and a dose of security savvy.

In the story below we equip you with all the info you need to say safe while shopping online this holiday season. So, read up, stay safe, and have a wonderful holiday weekend.

The big story

My name is Philip and I’m the editor of this newsletter. If you have any questions about the newsletter, the stories we include, or just want to share your thoughts about anything Malwarebytes, email me at newsletter@malwarebytes.com

P.S. Have you ever wondered what the little padlock icon on your browser means? What about the pop-up windows some merchants use to collect payment and complete your purchase? This month’s bonus article below goes in to great detail about how these two features figure in to a typical online transaction, while outlining the potential security risks.

Demystifying two common misconceptions with e-commerce security

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