Cybersecurity awareness: Be safe when doing holiday shopping

As we enter the holiday season, it’s important for all members of the Ohio University community to stay safe and to be cybersmart while doing holiday shopping.

Online shopping is convenient, but it also can put you at the risk of dealing with scammers or cybercriminals. This article provides information to help you stay safe while shopping online.

Gift cards are also very popular during the holiday season, but you should be aware “gift card draining” scams. This article provides information on these scams and how to avoid them.

For more information on cybersecurity issues during the holiday season and throughout the year, contact OHIO's Information Security Office.