Mobile Shopping – Are Online Shopping Apps Safe?

The days of battling the throngs of high streets looking for some exciting stuff are long gone. Now, online shopping has made it easy for us to buy almost everything within just a few finger taps on our smartphones.

But have you ever thought about whether these shopping apps are safe to use? What about the bad guys who are looking for your sensitive information? Here are some basic guidelines to stay safe from hackers and shop online with ease and confidence.

• Look whether the site’s security is enabled. Make sure that URL starts with ‘https’ indicating extra protection and security.
• When accessing any new shopping site, make sure to read all its terms and conditions, reviews of its customers and experiences with the site.
• Opening unknown links, emails, texts or posts are the common ways by which cyber hackers can steal your sensitive credentials or infect your device. Therefore, never open random messages.
• When making an online purchase, make sure to think what all things are appropriate for completing a transaction.
• Get the best mobile security installed on your device to throw out cyber threats.

Apart from these, here are few mobile security tips one needs to know. Take a look-

• Never keep your device unlocked. Insert a PIN password to keep all your precious data safe and secure from cyber crooks.
• Keep your Operating System updated on regular basis. Updating it at least once a month enhances your device’s security.
• Never look for a free or unsecured Wi-Fi when making online purchases, online banking, etc.
• Download apps only from sources which you trust. Authorized sources include Google Play Store, iTunes Store, etc.

Don’t forget to follow the above tips during online shopping. Have a safe shopping experience. You can also read our post on Online Shopping – Beware of these 4 Holiday Season Scams!