Quick Heal Technologies Limited has issued a warning about a surge in AI-powered cyber scams during the Diwali season, as e-commerce sales soared past ₹90,000 crore. The company’s research identifies five primary attack patterns targeting festival shoppers, including counterfeit travel portals, fake e-commerce websites, and QR code scams, all designed to exploit heightened online activity. The integration of AI enables cybercriminals to conduct highly personalized phishing attacks, posing serious risks as they leverage data from previous breaches. This alarming trend underscores the critical need for enhanced digital security measures and consumer awareness, particularly during festive periods when online transactions peak, highlighting the imperative for both technological solutions and proactive behavioral strategies to safeguard against evolving cyber threats.