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As Halloween approaches, online scams targeting eager celebrants are on the rise. Scammers exploit increased spending on costumes, decorations, and events using fake websites, phishing schemes, and counterfeit products. Tactics include fraudulent costume shops, fake charity events, and phishing links that mimic reputable brands. Protect yourself by verifying websites, sticking to trusted retailers, avoiding unsolicited messages, and reporting scams. Stay vigilant to enjoy a safe and scam-free Halloween season.
Amidst the 2024 Diwali celebrations, CloudSEK's Threat Research team has identified a surge in online scams and phishing attacks targeting Indian consumers. Scammers are leveraging the festive season’s online shopping boom to create fake e-commerce sites, job offers, and firecracker sales scams, impersonating well-known brands to deceive users. Victims are often lured with deep discounts and fake promotions, resulting in financial losses, identity theft, and privacy breaches. The report emphasizes vigilance and provides recommendations to avoid direct bank transfers, verify website authenticity, and share safety tips with loved ones to prevent further scams.
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The report "Beyond the Storefront: E-commerce and Retail Threat Insights" highlights the growing cyber threats to the e-commerce and retail sectors, including a surge in ransomware attacks, hacktivist activities, and data breaches. It emphasizes the need for enhanced security measures as these industries face increasing risks from financially motivated attacks and politically driven hacktivism.
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The report "MichaMichaBot: Unmasking the Threats Exploiting Missing 'X-Frame-Options' Headers" reveals how cybercriminals exploit this vulnerability to launch phishing attacks by embedding legitimate websites in iframes with fake login panels. It provides insights into these attack methods and practical strategies to secure digital assets against such threats.
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Our whitepaper, "Unveiling Maorrisbot: The Inner Workings of an Android Trojan Malware," explores the sophisticated methods and impacts of Maorrisbot malware, offering insights and strategies to protect your devices. Download it to learn how to safeguard against this significant Android threat.
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