Holiday online shopping is projected to increase by 7-9% in 2023, reaching up to $278.8 billion. However, as shopping increases, so do scams. The FBI warns about fraudsters asking for gift card payments, while the Better Business Bureau highlights scams related to fictitious online vendors, high-pressure calls, and false reimbursement promises. Strategies recommended to avoid scams include checking the URL of a website, reverse-searching sellers, and tracking packages only on official delivery websites.
Russian Hackers Target European Diplomats with ‘Wine-Tasting’ Phishing Scams
A Russian state-linked hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear or Midnight Blizzard, is ramping up its cyberattacks on European diplomatic targets. The group
