Beware: Cybercriminals Cloning Shopping Sites This Holiday Season

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting online holiday shopping activities by launching sophisticated cyberattacks, such as phishing, website cloning, and RCE (Remote Code Execution) exploits, to steal sensitive information, including financial data. These attacks often leverage AI-powered tools for phishing emails and fake domains mimicking legitimate retailers. Criminals exploit vulnerabilities like outdated plugins, weak passwords, and poorly configured e-commerce systems. They also deploy sniffers to capture sensitive data and use darknet services to obtain hacking tools and stolen data. To combat these threats, businesses and individuals must adopt strong security measures, such as using multi-factor authentication, secure payment methods, avoiding public Wi-Fi, and keeping software up-to-date. Vigilance and secure practices are essential to minimize risks and ensure safety during the holiday season, as these cybersecurity threats continue to rise.

Source: Cyber Press