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In pics: Online shopping: The what ‘not to do’ checklist

Sophos’ checklist highlights traits that increase vulnerability to cybercrime

In pics: Online shopping: The what 'not to do' checklist
Sophos has created a security checklist which highlights the top 10 consumer traits that leave you vulnerable to cybercriminals.

Using a password that’s easy to remember, like ‘Password’ or ‘123456’. Though they are easy to remember, for a cyber-criminal this is like giving candy to a baby. A password like this can be cracked in less than a second.

Believing deals that are too good to be true – there’s no such thing as a free iPhone. We’re all after a good bargain t