Unfortunate as it is, it’s a fact that email scams pick up over the holidays, so here’s a reminder to keep you safe.

These scams and malware campaigns may include but are not limited to the following:

• Electronic greeting cards that may contain malware
• Requests for charitable contributions that may be phishing scams and may originate from illegitimate sources claiming to be charities
• Screensavers or other forms of media that may contain malware
• Credit card applications that may be phishing scams or identity theft attempts
• Online shopping advertisements that may be phishing scams or identity theft attempts from bogus retailers

Use extra caution when dealing with these types of emails. Refer to this article on basic good practice points on accessing websites and handling emails. Make sure you have an up-to-date antivirus program. Keep your computer and all its different programs up-to-date for minimum vulnerability to attacks.

Happy Holidays from the Remote Help Expert.