ChannelLife: Australian Retailers Face Holiday Surge in Cyber Scams & Threats

As retailers enter peak holiday shopping season, cybersecurity experts warn of escalating threats targeting retailers and consumers. Patrick Sayler, Director of Social Engineering at NetSPI, highlights several risks and ways to increase defenses for both brands and consumers as they enter the holiday shopping season.

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Fake websites and scams

On a global scale, Patrick Sayler, Director of Social Engineering, NetSPI, said, “Cybercriminals will often create highly convincing replicas of popular retail websites, designed to steal payment information or personal data. These sites often mimic big-name brands and offer ‘exclusive’ Black Friday deals to lure victims. Retailers need to actively monitor for brand impersonators using fake websites and work with takedown services to shut them down, fast. Consistent branding is your best defense as it helps customers spot the real retailer and avoid falling for a scam.” 

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