Before making online purchases, confirm that it is not a scam
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2025 3:08 am
With the rise of e-commerce, cybercrime has also increased. Check out our recommendations and tips to make your online purchases 100% safe.
DigitalizationFebruary 20, 2020 7139 9 min
The total turnover of e-commerce in Spain in 2018 exceeded 41 billion euros, 32.4 percent more than in 2017, according to the report 'El Comercio Electrónico B2C en España 2018', prepared by ONTSI . The growth of online shopping is unstoppable and with it, so do scams.
First of all, e-commerce is completely safe these days. We just have to take some precautions and choose the most appropriate payment method in each case. As we have already told you on other occasions, the most common cybercrimes are phishing, vishing and smishing .
Phishing . Phishing is the theft of data line data through identity theft . It is one of the most common methods used by cybercriminals to obtain confidential information from their victims.
Smishing . In this case, the scam takes place via SMS.
Vishing . Vishing is one of the most sophisticated cybercrimes. It involves using Voice over IP (VoIP) and social engineering techniques to steal the victim's data.
In the face of these new forms of crime, users must take the appropriate precautions and be suspicious of any email, text message or call that they do not recognize and that seems strange to them.
Useful tips for your cybersecurity
To make safe online purchases, the Internet Security Office recommends installing an antivirus on devices to rule out possible viruses capable of collecting personal and banking information at the time of purchase. In addition, we must not forget to always keep it updated.
DigitalizationFebruary 20, 2020 7139 9 min
The total turnover of e-commerce in Spain in 2018 exceeded 41 billion euros, 32.4 percent more than in 2017, according to the report 'El Comercio Electrónico B2C en España 2018', prepared by ONTSI . The growth of online shopping is unstoppable and with it, so do scams.
First of all, e-commerce is completely safe these days. We just have to take some precautions and choose the most appropriate payment method in each case. As we have already told you on other occasions, the most common cybercrimes are phishing, vishing and smishing .
Phishing . Phishing is the theft of data line data through identity theft . It is one of the most common methods used by cybercriminals to obtain confidential information from their victims.
Smishing . In this case, the scam takes place via SMS.
Vishing . Vishing is one of the most sophisticated cybercrimes. It involves using Voice over IP (VoIP) and social engineering techniques to steal the victim's data.
In the face of these new forms of crime, users must take the appropriate precautions and be suspicious of any email, text message or call that they do not recognize and that seems strange to them.
Useful tips for your cybersecurity
To make safe online purchases, the Internet Security Office recommends installing an antivirus on devices to rule out possible viruses capable of collecting personal and banking information at the time of purchase. In addition, we must not forget to always keep it updated.