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Cyber crimes have no stop signs! Weekly, cyber attacks per organization increased by 30% averaging 1,636.<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>This is another addition to the long list of cybersecurity attacks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HUMAN Security, Inc., a global cybersecurity company, uncovered a huge fraudulent operation called “Phish ‘n’ Ships.” This scam has stolen millions of dollars from individuals by leveraging their payment card information through fake online stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s What Happened!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hackers used over 200 fake online shops and over 1,000 infected websites<\/em><\/strong> to trick consumers looking for hard-to-find items, especially when many shop online for gifts during the holiday season. They used SEO to ensure their fake listings were high in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These websites had fake product links that redirected users to the fraudulent stores. As soon as they land on the website, third-party payment processors collect credit card information, and the purchase is confirmed. However, the product never arrived, and confidential credit card information was used for fraudulent activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read:<\/strong> One Year, 140,000+ Phishing Websites: The Impact of Sniper Dz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How was the Threat Resolved?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The HUMAN team collaborated with payment services to remove the fake product listings from Google search results and shut down the scammers’ accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the threat is not entirely gone, as HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence and Research team revealed<\/em><\/strong> that 121 fake shops were still active during their investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To conclude, cyberattacks like these are executed successfully because consumers cannot distinguish what\u2019s genuine and what\u2019s not! But now, it\u2019s time for everyone to stay cautious before making any purchases online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Phishing Attacks Explained: How to Spot and Prevent Online Scams?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Tips to Help You Stay Safe:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n