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There are no shortage of opportunities for hackers and other fraudsters to gain access to personal and financial information throughout the year, but the holidays seem to magnify them because of the increases in shopping, entertaining and travel.

Identity theft takes the sparkle off of the holiday shopping season says new study

Cyber risks affect shopping patterns, according to Generali Global Assistance.

By Patricia L. Harman | Updated on November 21, 2017

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When it comes to shopping at retailers that have suffered a data breach, 75% of Americans say they would be more skeptical about shopping there during the holidays according to a new survey from Generali Global Assistance (GGA).

While 91% of Americans expect to engage in some form of holiday shopping, the majority don’t believe that retailers can adequately protect their personal information.

Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]

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