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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

How Black Friday became the most dangerous day on the internet

A recent survey found the majority of people (68 per cent) are unable to identify fake websites - (Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty)

Criminals have been plotting for months. The traps are laid, the snares are set, and now all they have to do is wait for the clicks.

Today is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year, but also the most dangerous for online shoppers. Fraudulent deals, phishing attacks and fake websites are already plaguing the internet as scammers look to capitalise on the sales frenzy that is Black Friday.

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