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CHAPTER 4
PROTECTING E-COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Technology users must know that a significant portion of the market economy is conducted electronically.
Exchanges are legitimate and lawful, but the buyer must know the problems involved. For many users, buying
toys, clothes, vehicles, food, and other items through the internet is now a routine. At the same time, an
equal number of products and services that violate some nations' laws or morals are emerging (including
activities such as illegal downloading, pornography, and gambling). Users must learn how to use the new
digital economy safely.
Digital Commerce Threats
Threats to e-commerce security are rife and are actually ruining internet commerce. The sector is witnessing
around 32.4 per cent of all successful threats per annum. Hackers typically utilize a variety of nefarious ways
to attack administrators, users, and workers of e-commerce stores. Do you regularly encounter DDoS attacks,
phishing scams, credit card fraud, rogue bots, or other security threats? This section will cover the possible
threats from the buyer’s perspectives.
Threats On the Buyer’s Side
The dangers of online purchase aren't always apparent because cybercrimes are concealed and carried out in cunning
ways, as cybercriminals use a variety of attack strategies. Information is essential here. Your ability to spot fraud in
online purchase will increase as you learn more about it.
✓ Unencrypted Data
One of the fundamental security procedures for online applications is data encryption. When you enter
sensitive information, such as your credit card number, into a website, you anticipate that the web application
will adequately encrypt the data.
✓ Adware
While browsing the internet, you may watch intrusive commercials displayed on your screen. These
commercials are referred to as adware (advertising software) that makes money for its owner(s). Adware is
typically legal and presents products with substantial savings. But nowadays, cybercriminals utilize it to start
assaults.
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