Cybersecurity experts commented below to warn the public about cyber threats on Black Friday and how to mitigate against these threats.
Experts Comments
Cyber Monday deals can save consumers lots of money, but they can also scam them out of serious money as well.
1. Malicious actors know people are more likely to open emails with timely subject lines, and the COVID-19 pandemic has led them to create new and clever phishing schemes using subjects related to the Pandemic, Unemployment, Stimulus, and Vaccine trials. These emails will frequently offer links for more information, such as discount offers, or perhaps even to register as a potential vaccine recipient. It’s important not to follow any of the links or open any attachments, as they often.....Read More
While this does not mean that other shoppers can rest easy, it does indicate that Amazon customers may be the ones most at risk of phishing attacks.
Cybercrime does not exist in a vacuum, and this focus on Amazon from threat actors is reflective of just how dominant the retailer has become. While this does not mean that other shoppers can rest easy, it does indicate that Amazon customers may be the ones most at risk of phishing attacks. For this reason, we would recommend exercising extreme caution in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, double-checking the sender’s email address, and the domain names in linked URLs, before.....Read More
Basic security hygiene is always a must – keep your system up to date with security updates and patches.
As with many cybercrime cases, both consumers and businesses need to take security seriously to help mitigate the risk of fraud. Consumers should be aware that cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to commit fraud and Black Friday is just one of many opportunities for them.
In previous years we have seen phishing and scam emails go out during the shopping season, enticing victims to provide credentials and card numbers on the promise of getting early or discounted deals. Basic.....Read More
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