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12 tips for safer Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping

Hackers will be in full force this holiday shopping season, so defense is vital.

12 tips for safer Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping

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During Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2016, consumers should watch out for scams that come through spam, insecure public networks and apps that might seem legitimate but could be taking over your phones and computers, experts say.

Here are a dozen steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim.