In order to reassure online consumers that their transactions are secure and their credit information is safe, governments, merchants, and computer system vendors need to promote the culture of security in e-commerce. Governments need to educate people on security issues and to give up-to-date information on the way of protecting themselves against attacks. Governments need also to set up e-commerce laws and to enforce them so as to take appropriate measures against cyber crime. Merchants need to purchase more sophisticated version of software applications that have strong encryption, firewalls and other security tools. They also need to set up within their business organizations policies regarding security of information systems and should include statements on privacy and security in their websites text and graphics so as to assure online consumers. Vendors of computer systems should acknowledge that they need to be part of the solution to e-commerce security problems. Thus, they need to develop new techniques and new products so as to cope with current and future hackers’ attacks. Through such commitment, safety and privacy will be promoted in e-commerce.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Security threats against the online consumer
- Social engineering techniques
- Phishing schemes
- Impersonating a legitimate merchant's website
- Security threats against the consumer's computer
- Security threats against the Internet connection between consumer and the server of the merchant's Web site
- Packet sniffing or network snooping
- Wireless access points
- SMS banking
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
- Security threats against the server of the merchant's Website
Objectives and Key Themes
This essay explores the security threats facing e-commerce, particularly focusing on Business to Consumer (B2C) e-commerce transactions. The primary aim is to highlight the potential vulnerabilities that can compromise the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of data in online commerce. The essay delves into various security threats, aiming to educate consumers and businesses on how to protect their information.- Security threats targeting online consumers
- Security threats against consumer computers
- Security threats concerning internet connections
- Security threats directed at merchant servers
- Measures to mitigate security threats
Chapter Summaries
- Introduction: Introduces the concept of e-commerce security threats, emphasizing the importance of consumer trust and secure transactions. It outlines the four main components of B2C e-commerce that can be targeted by hackers.
- Security threats against the online consumer: Explores the potential risks posed by social engineering techniques. This includes real-world examples of how hackers can manipulate online users by gathering information and using it to gain access to sensitive data.
- Security threats against the consumer's computer: Discusses threats related to the vulnerabilities of a consumer's computer. It highlights tools used by hackers to scan and gain access to personal information stored on the device.
- Security threats against the Internet connection between consumer and the server of the merchant's Web site: Examines the dangers of data interception during online transactions. It discusses the risks of packet sniffing, unencrypted wireless connections, and the security vulnerabilities of SMS banking.
Keywords
The main keywords and focuses of this essay include e-commerce security, B2C e-commerce, social engineering, phishing, data interception, packet sniffing, network snooping, wireless security, SMS banking, Secure Socket Layer (SSL), encryption, authentication, and firewalls. These terms encapsulate the critical concepts discussed in the text related to protecting data and ensuring secure online transactions.- Citar trabajo
- Masters of Arts (Marketing) Jules Miller (Autor), 2011, E-Commerce Security Threats, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/180609
