In the News
Food delivery may be the way of the future. In Postmates has launched in 1,000 new cities since December, Kate Clark at TechCrunch discusses Postmates continued growth and the growing market for food delivery services. Clark explains that Postmates can service over 70% of households in the US and provides over 5 million deliveries every month.
Our Take
Food delivery apps are a staple in the life of a college student or busy adult. They allow you to get the food you want, when you want it, all without leaving the comfort of your dorm, desk, or the library. However, this ease of order and delivery means that customers often let their guard down when making online purchases, primarily through apps. It is vital that you are cognizant about where you input your financial payment information and only do so on legitimate sites. Especially with food delivery apps which you might use frequently, always make sure to protect your account with a strong and unique password and enable all privacy settings possible in order to secure your account from exposure.
Recommendations
How can you protect the security and privacy of your accounts?
- Utilize additional security/privacy measures and settings on apps, accounts, and platforms whenever possible
- Don’t reuse your account passwords, and take advantage of multi-factor authentication whenever possible
- Minimize the number of accounts that have direct access to your bank account or card numbers
- Check your email, financial accounts, and credit reports regularly for abnormal activities