Free tool helps consumers check online security ahead of Black Friday

On this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday, more Americans will be shopping online than ever before, but a new study reveals that the majority are concerned about the potential to have their personal and financial information hacked. The survey from cybersecurity company UpGuard shows that almost 95 percent of consumers are concerned about the security of their information online, and more than half would break with their favorite brands if they knew their information was at risk. Roughly 92 percent of respondents say they think consumers should be moderately to extremely concerned about cybersecurity. 74 percent report they are… [Continue Reading]