Financial losses result from cybercriminals creating brand-impersonating websites. Recharge and purchasing phishing schemes are rising over the holiday e-commerce season…
Recharge and purchasing phishing schemes are increasing over the holiday e-commerce season. Cybercriminals create brand-looking websites to deceive people. Enter personal information on questionable or unfamiliar websites with caution.
CloudSEK used URL hijacking to find 828 Facebook Ads Library domains imitating well-known companies. Following CloudSEK’s report, these fake sites with admin panels were removed.
A ‘Diwali’ and ‘Pooja’ domain pointed to a Hong Kong server that redirected users to Bet 365 and MGM. Cybercriminals leverage Diwali traffic to lure consumers with freebies or awards, causing major financial losses.
Malicious actors on Facebook trick consumers into joining untrustworthy bitcoin services. ‘Bot Bro’ offers free life insurance and 5 TLC coins, luring people to shady crypto platforms. Users should avoid these schemes since they are unreliable for financial transactions.
The domain name of a jewelry e-commerce website suggested downloading an Android Trojan software app with the term ‘Diwali.’
Diwali Security Tips
Do not open questionable emails.
Links/attachments from unknown senders should be avoided.
Use social media links from unfamiliar sources with caution.
Buy gift cards from reliable providers.
Avoid job ads promising great wages for little work—they may be scams. Report suspicious posts for inquiry.Conclusion
Cybercriminals are using the holiday e-commerce season to establish bogus brand websites and steal personal information from unwary consumers. These frauds succeed by offering discounts or incentives. Avoid entering personal information on questionable websites and only trust those with SSL certificates this Diwali to avoid phishing attacks. Email links and attachments from unknown senders may lead to fraudulent websites or viruses. Cybercriminals utilize social media to proliferate phishing scams, so avoid links from unknown sources. Purchase gift cards from reliable sources, avoid job advertising promising huge salaries for little labor, and report questionable posts to social media platforms.
