Authenticate the safety of any website before making purchases
Not all stores and sites online are secure. Many people have lost their information and money by sharing their credit card numbers and other personal information on sites that are not secure. Always check out for sites that have "https" in their URL. The‘s' in "https" implies security. In other cases, a green padlock appears on the left side of the browser. However, there are instances where you will find the padlock on the page instead of being in the browser's left side; such is a case of a fraudulent site.

Take note of “phishing" emails
Phishing has become a common trend nowadays. Cyber-attacks are carried out through phishing emails whereby the attackers send emails that resemble real and existing organization or even companies. Often, such emails are intended to dupe consumers to reveal certain personal information that can be used in committing various fraudulent activities.
In most cases, such emails come with links or even information that requires downloading. However, when you click on the provided links, they take you to a spoof website or ask you to download malicious software that can gain access to your personal details. Such emails are likely to be many as numerous people rush to get the best Cyber Monday deals. To avoid being a victim of identity left, do not click any links or download anything in such emails.
Don’t shop on public networks
Cybercrimes are often easy to be carried out through public networks such as Wi-Fi. Fraudsters can easily hack such networks and access the users' details. Also, with the advancement in technology, it has become easy for cybercriminals to set up hotspots that are fake for the purposes of stealing people’s information. It is advisable to avoid participating in any Cyber Monday shopping through public networks as these are vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
Conclusion
The introduction of the internet and computers has led to an influx of cyber criminals in online platforms. Such individuals are actively looking to lure and con unsuspecting shoppers. For this reason, you need to adopt safety measures when participating in Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.