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Warning over ChatGPT shopping scam leading shoppers to fake websites
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (332+ words) A warning has been issued over the ChatGPT shopping scam that leads to fake websites. Buyers are ripped off after assuming online stores were genuine because they are recommended by an AI tool. After spotting items they want online, shoppers…...
What Have Retailers Learnt About Broadband Security in Online Sales Around Valentine’s Day?
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (365+ words) The lead-up to Valentine’s Day sees a dramatic increase in website traffic, online payments, and customer data exchanges. This makes retailers prime targets for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities. Downtime, data breaches, and slow connections can quickly turn a profitable…...
WooCommerce WordPress Plugin Exploit Enables Fraudulent Charges
8+ mon, 3+ hour ago (80+ words) StartupNews.fyi The popular WooCommerce Square plugin for WordPress vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to uncover credit cards on file and make fraudulent charges. The vulnerability affects up to 80,000 installations. The WooCommerce Square plugin enables WordPress sites to accept payments through…...
Consumer Reports: Watch out for holiday scams
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (333+ words) TULSA, Okla. — Scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. In fact, this time of year is prime season for fraud, especially as people shop, gift, and travel more than usual. Many families hope to surprise loved ones with a…...
Holiday Mobile Threats Quadrupled in 2024 — What’s Expected This Year?
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (346+ words) “Where there’s money and momentum online, cybercriminals invariably follow — Black Friday and Cyber Monday deliver both in abundance,” says Anne Cutler, Cybersecurity Evangelist at Keeper Security. The closer the holidays, the greater the threats — according to a report from Zimperium…...
Appdome Survey Reveals Americans’ Rising Anxiety Over AI Fraud in Shopping Apps
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (354+ words) As U.S. consumers head into the busiest mobile shopping window of the year, new data from Appdome's fifth annual Consumer Expectations of Mobile App Security Report shows that synthetic fraud, identity theft, and AI-driven scams are now the top reasons Americans…...
Watching Your Wallet: Avoiding cyber scams during the holidays
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (242+ words) FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- 'Tis the season for shopping, and scammers are ready to pounce. "Cyber criminals create these deceptive online marketplaces or online websites for everything from toys or presents," says former FBI operative and cybersecurity expert Eric O'Neill. O'Neill…...
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Hit by a Costly Holiday Scam, Norton Survey Shows — How To Avoid This
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (23+ words) Here's a quick look at data from a Norton report, along with some suggestions as to how you can help keep yourself safe....
Hackers want your money this Black Friday
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (743+ words) The shopping frenzy that starts in November has become a ripe picking ground for hackers who target retailers and consumers caught up in sales and discounts, rather than being on the lookout for fraud. This threat is compounded by typical…...
Holiday’s Hottest Gift: Yubico Deals Drop Just in Time to Block Every Hacker’s Wish List
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (514+ words) Cybersecurity tips from Yubico show how to stay safe online this holiday season Yubico (NASDAQ STOCKHOLM: YUBICO), the creator of the most secure passkeys and the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today shared essential tips to help consumers…...