#40 – New Ways Hackers are Attacking Online Shopping Sites – How to Easily Stay Safe


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EFFECTED USERS: Every Online Shopper

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SUMMARY: Advanced hackers attaching shopping carts and online shopping.

‘Skimming’ = diverting info from where it is intended to go, and making a copy for an unauthorized person (like a hacker).

Gas station as a paradigm: Physical skimmers.  The same thing is happening online.

Here with me to talk about this today is Steve Ginty, the Director of Threat Intelligence at RiskIQ.

He focuses on digital attack management,  threat and vulnerability intelligence efforts and he is also  Co-founder of RiskIQ’s PassiveTotal platform, making him the perfect person to speak with!

What is changing about how hackers are attacking online shopping?

What are some of the steps people can take to simple steps to avoid the attack:

  • Know the site where you are shopping
  • Check website addresses
  • Keep an eye on your credit card activity : Don’t only watch for large transactions; some thieves run small charges. If you suspect that your card was skimmed, whether you see a suspicious transaction or not, call your card issuer and request a new card. They’d rather issue you a new card than have a fraudulent transaction go through.
  • Know a scam when you see one: If you do provide your credit card information, make sure you are in a secure online shopping portal. Sites that ask for it in return for “coupons” or to win “free” merchandise are almost always scams.
  • Use applepay, amazon pay, or a known resource for payment.

Official Website: https://www.riskiq.com/

Company Research: https://www.riskiq.com/resources/research/riskiq-2020-black-friday-e-commerce-blacklist/

FREE website / URL research tool: https://community.riskiq.com/research

Twitter Feed: @seginty

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sginty

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David W. Schropfer

David W. Schropfer is a technology executive, author, and speaker with deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations at DomainSkate, where he leads growth for an AI-driven cybersecurity threat intelligence platform. As host of the DIY Cyber Guy podcast, David has conducted hundreds of interviews with global experts, making complex topics like ransomware, AI, and quantum risk accessible to business leaders and consumers. He has also moderated panels and delivered keynotes at major industry events, known for translating emerging technologies into actionable insights. David’s entrepreneurial track record includes founding AnchorID (SAFE), a patented zero-trust mobile security platform. He previously launched one of the first SaaS cloud products at SoftZoo.com, grew global telecom revenue at IDT, and advised Fortune 500 companies on mobile commerce and payments with The Luciano Group. He is the author of several books, including Digital Habits and The SmartPhone Wallet, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller in its category. David holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.

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