Bargain Hunters Beware: The Hilarious Truth About Black Friday Cyber Scams

Black Friday shopping? Beware the Grinch of Email Fraud! Over half of the top 50 US online retailers are dropping the cybersecurity ball, leaving your inbox ripe for fraudsters. And get this – a staggering 12% haven’t even ticked off basic email authentication. So remember, a discounted toaster might just come with a side of cybercrime!

Published: Added: November 24, 2023 at 7:37 amAssembled by: J J
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It's Black Friday, a time of year when our inboxes are flooded with "too good to be true" deals. Turns out, they might just be that! According to cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, over half of the top 50 US online retailers are more interested in selling you a discounted toaster than protecting your email from fraudsters. And the cherry on top? A juicy 12% haven't even bothered with basic email authentication. Tsk tsk.

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