- Major brands including Hobbs and Asos have recently suffered cyber attacks, putting customers' personal and financial data at risk.
- Consumers are advised to limit the amount of personal information shared online to reduce the potential impact of data breaches.
- Using unique, secure passwords generated by password managers can prevent hackers from accessing multiple accounts via credential stuffing.
- Shoppers should remain vigilant against phishing scams by avoiding unconfirmed links in emails claiming to be from retailers .
- Regularly monitoring online accounts and financial statements allows individuals to quickly spot and report any suspicious activity.
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