Tips to protect data on that smartphone under your tree

If you are among the millions unwrapping a slick new smartphone this holiday season, you’ll want to take steps to protect it and your privacy.
The explosive growth each year in online holiday sales means shoppers need to be extremely diligent in making digital purchases. Here are some tips for safer online shopping.
Before you swipe your bank card or credit card to make a payment or complete a bank transaction, be alert for skimmer devices attached inside or over the real card reader. Criminals use skimmers to capture the information from the magnetic strip on credit or debit cards, gaining unauthorized access to consumer accounts.