How to keep an eye out for cyber scams during this holiday shopping season

It’s important to keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could be doing more to protect consumers from being tricked.

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:

Ready to nab all those Black Friday deals? Well, as always, it is important to keep an eye out for cyber scams, and new research suggests companies could be doing more to protect you from being tricked. NPR’s Jenna McLaughlin reports.

JENNA MCLAUGHLIN, BYLINE: Cybercriminals love the holiday season. The internet is flooded with ads clamoring for shoppers’ attention, and that makes it easier to slip in a scam.

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