The annual Black Friday global sales event is just a few weeks away and online retailers are already dropping deals in an effort to encourage early bargain hunters to spend their hard-earned cash. However, the online sales also provide a golden opportunity for callous criminals to take advantage of people trying to save money during the cost of living crisis.
Google searches for ‘best Black Friday deals’ have rocketed by 400% in the last month, prompting the experts at VPNOverview to share the top five scams to watch out for. While most people are aware of the obvious deception methods cybercriminals use, their tactics are becoming more sophisticated and could compromise your personal and financial information.
Cybersecurity Expert, Christopher Bulvshtein, from VPNOverview, shares five things to look out for ahead of Black Friday, including phishing attacks, fake websites, dodgy browser extensions and verification code hijacking.
