{"id":26377,"date":"2022-11-21T08:26:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T13:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/?p=26377"},"modified":"2024-07-08T06:04:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T10:04:20","slug":"how-to-safely-navigate-the-web-over-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/2022\/11\/21\/how-to-safely-navigate-the-web-over-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"How to safely navigate the web over the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Here are a few tips from the Information Assurance team to help you practice safe cyber habits during the busiest time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many deals are too good to be true<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The holiday shopping season has traditionally shown an increase in \u201cCyber Deal\u201d scams. While they are popular, be especially wary of \u201climited time\/countdown\u201d offers, as they are designed to evoke a sense of urgency and get you to click on links that are unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before acting on any emails you may receive, take a breath and remember to double-check the link by hovering over the hyperlink with your mouse and verify the sender\u2019s validity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browsing for the perfect gift? Be wary!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Outside of offers that are trying to get you to click, there are a number of other hazards if you aren\u2019t careful while browsing the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice the following safe browsing habits to minimize the risks of online attacks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n