With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, many savvy shoppers may already be planning for Cyber Monday., the day when many online retailers offer great deals on gifts and other items, according to NBC affiliate WCSH6.

However, the news organization warns that shoppers must take measures to protect themselves and keep their personal information secure when shopping for holiday gifts and decorations.

Looking for deals on the web can help you save online from the comfort of your own home. "It's so easy to shop [online]. It's so much easier than going store to store to store to find out what's the best deal out there...they just shop online., they know what's coming when, and they go complete the transaction on cyber Monday," CEO Mitch Gervis of Neospire managed hosting told the news source.

Consumers can protect themselves online by ensuring that any website they visit is secure, choosing strong passwords, and using a secure payment company for all transactions completed on the web.

According to the Better Business Bureau, consumers can also keep themselves secure online by using obscure passwords that won't be easily guessed, and using several different passwords for various websites.