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Surge in Phishing Attacks During Sales Season

MegaFon reports a surge in phishing attempts targeting online shoppers during sales season, advising users to take precautions to protect their data.

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CybersecurityFraudData SecurityPhishingOnline Shopping

Megafon

Sergey Khrenov

Besides phishing, what other methods are fraudsters using to deceive online users?: Fraudsters utilize various methods, including accessing accounts with outdated credentials, making purchases using linked cards, and even arranging installments.
What advice does MegaFon give to users to enhance their online security during sales periods?: MegaFon advises users to update their information on online marketplaces and e-commerce sites, enable two-factor authentication, and delete outdated accounts to improve their online security.
What percentage increase in phishing attempts has MegaFon's security systems detected since late October?: MegaFon's security systems detected a 27% increase in phishing attempts since late October, displaying over 360,000 warnings to subscribers monthly.
How much did attempts to redirect online shoppers to malicious websites increase in anticipation of sales?: In anticipation of sales, attempts to redirect online shoppers to malicious websites increased by almost one-third, according to MegaFon's security systems.
What type of websites are the second most popular targets for phishers, and why will this likely change in November?: Websites mimicking online stores and marketplaces are the second most popular targets for phishers; however, this category will likely lead in November due to increased shopping activity.

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