Your best defense against online hacking is awareness. Stay informed and promptly take action when you notice something is not right. (Illustration by Linda Lambiotte, ASC Public Affairs)
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ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. – While it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season can turn into a hunting ground for hackers, scammers, and identity thieves, becoming THEIR favorite time of the year.
Why is that?
While many of us still prefer the traditional in-person shopping experience, many others have switched heavily to online purchases in the past few years, even more since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic early last year.
This has caused a significant increase in our population’s record of online activities, also referred to as digital footprint.
“When we make online purchases, we leave a trail of personal information such as our home address, date of birth, credit card…
