New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Fortinet reminded online shoppers and bargain hunters to stay vigilant against cybercriminals during the Festive online shopping season.

E-commerce firms generate a majority of their annual sales during the festive Diwali season as 20 Million shoppers are expected to purchase online. According to a RedSeer Consulting report the gross merchandise value (GMV) generated in India's e-commerce business during Diwali stood at $ 3 billion in 2018.

The usage of debit cards and credit cards is the highest during the season due to multiple offers in partnerships with banks. Wallets and new affordability options introduced by the e-tailers also increase the usage of online payment methods during this festive season.

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