Protect your personal information with these online shopping tips

The explosion of online shopping has made purchasing groceries, gifts and home decor more convenient than ever. You no longer have to leave your house and wait in lines — instead, all you need is an internet connection, and you can purchase anything the world has to offer.

This increase in convenience has also come with expanded security risks for consumers. Bad actors like hackers and scammers are getting more elaborate by the day, putting your personal information and money in danger.

Fortunately, online security is improving, and by being proactive, your online purchases can be some of the safest transactions you make. Below, we’ll take a look at the best ways to keep your online transactions secure.

Read the full article in the Finances FYI section of The Seattle Times, sponsored by 1st Security Bank.