Darktrace reported on 04 December 2024 a surge in retail cyberattacks at the opening of the 2024 holiday shopping season. Analysis from Darktrace's threat intelligence team using data from across the Darktrace customer fleet shows that during Black Friday week (November 25-29), attempted Christmas-themed phishing attacks leaped 327%[1] around the world, while Black Friday-themed phishing attacks jumped 692% compared to the beginning of November (4-9)[2], as bad actors seek to take advantage of c
holiday scams (2)
With minutes left in the holiday buying season, online shopping and gift-giving are at the top of many people's to-do lists. But before you hit the "buy" button, it is important to remember that this time of year is also the highest time for cybercriminals. Cybercriminals often increase their efforts during the traditional Christmas holidays and often take advantage of the flood of ‘new’ online shoppers and the general chaos of this buying time of year.
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