Cybersecurity and Information Warfare

Amazon alerts 300 million users about Black Friday impersonation scams targeting personal data.

Amazon has issued a warning to its over 300 million users regarding a surge in Black Friday impersonation scams aimed at compromising personal data. These scams involve deceptive alerts, fake browser notifications, and counterfeit websites that mimic delivery issues to pilfer users’ credentials and financial information. According to FortiGuard Labs, there are over 700 harmful domains linked to these scams, while Darktrace reported a staggering 620% increase in phishing attempts, with Amazon being the target in 80% of cases. The situation underscores the critical need for consumer vigilance during the holiday shopping season, as attackers intensify their efforts to exploit unsuspecting users.

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