October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year marks an especially vulnerable time for consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a surge in cybercrime, according to Matt Donahue, a compliance and risk analyst at Sentient Digital, Inc., a technology solutions and IT managed services provider with offices in New Orleans and Norfolk. “Despite businesses aiming to adapt to the rapid technological changes that accompanied more remote work, cybercriminals are ready to exploit the gaps left behind,” he told The Epoch Times. With a higher number of shoppers making purchases online, thieves have found additional ways to carry out digital attacks. It is estimated that cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion in 2021, up from $3 trillion in 2015, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Fortunately, staying safe online often starts with recognizing signs that could indicate a scam. By knowing what to look for, you can reduce your risk …