Let Singles Day and Black Friday begin!
Not only buyers, but also fraudsters traditionally prepare for November sales.
In recent years, they are more likely to have relied on phishing. For example, in 2024, the number of attempts to switch to fake resources increased by almost a third, while market traffic increased by only 13%. So, phishing sites copied store designs, offered big discounts and stole payment details at checkout.
This year the trend changed - accounts on social networks began to be attacked much more. Impersonation sites account for up to 40% of all attacks, and fake marketplaces dropped to fourth place.
The mail also reflects the trend: since the beginning of November, the number of blocked spam and phishing messages has increased by 5%.
What you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones:
Install two-factor authentication on social networks and instant messages;.
Do not click on questionable links and do not ignore warnings from security systems.
Don't believe too lucrative offers, even if the message came from a friend.
Like if you already use these tips.