With the approach of the Buen Fin, both businesses and consumers are preparing to take advantage of offers and conduct online transactions. Last year, this discount season recorded the best numbers in its history, reaching over 150 billion pesos in sales. However, this increase in digital activity also opens the door to cybercriminals looking to exploit security vulnerabilities to commit fraud and hacks.
In light of this situation, Edwin Medina, a specialist and Director of Cybersecurity at KIO, shares some key recommendations to protect oneself during this period of high internet activity. For businesses, it is essential to start with the construction of the website to avoid fraud, including updated codes and a certified level of protection. Strengthening platform security through thorough system reviews and constant updates of security protocols is crucial to prevent intrusions.
In Edwin Medina's words, "Our commitment is to make cybersecurity a key pillar that backs every transaction and protects the integrity of data at all times."
Similarly, users intending to purchase products online should pay attention to every detail of the website during their purchase. It is essential to verify that the site is secure before proceeding with the transaction, ensuring that the web address starts with "https://" and shows a lock in the address bar. It is recommended to make purchases from a secure network, such as home or a mobile network, and to be alert to offers that seem too good to be true, as well as to distrust suspicious emails or links.
The importance of having a well-trained team capable of identifying suspicious emails or files and avoiding falling into social engineering traps is fundamental, as these constitute the most common entry point for cyber attacks. Implementing a secure payment gateway using recognized platforms, setting up alerts for suspicious transactions, having an updated protection system and patches, training staff in security practices, and using strong and unique passwords are additional measures that can be taken to protect data and transactions during the Buen Fin.
