Black Friday: Kaspersky Warns Of Scams To Watch Out For

As Black Friday approaches, Kasper­sky has released a new report reveal­ing the latest shopping-related cyber­threats. The findings expose more than 13-million e-shop-related phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers mim­icking popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and gadget stores.

According to the company’s ex­perts, scams and phishing are favoured tactics for fraudsters seeking profit. In the first 10 months of 2023, Kaspersky identified 30 803 840 phishing attacks targeting online shopping, payment systems, and banking institutions, with e-commerce platforms used as a lure in 43,5% of total attacks (13 390 142 attacks).

Since October, a notable three-fold increase in domains using the words “Black Friday” has been observed. Websites in these domains range from nonexistent stores to convincing rep­licas of real online outlets. Kaspersky consistently identifies numerous fake stores offering clothing, appliances, and gadgets since the beginning of the European Autum. The most prevalent schemes centre on creating fraudulent stores where individuals pay for prod­ucts which they never receive.

Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).