{"id":10018,"date":"2019-03-19T22:29:20","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T19:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=10018"},"modified":"2026-03-27T17:54:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:54:48","slug":"dont-get-caught-in-phishing-scams-while-shopping-online-thismothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/dont-get-caught-in-phishing-scams-while-shopping-online-thismothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Get Caught in Phishing Scams While Shopping Online thisMother\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mother\u2019s Day is a day to honormothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.\u00a0 Naturally, there are plenty of ways to make moms feel special with unique gifts, but sadly there are those that use such special occasions for their own cybercriminal gain. In fact, according to Kaspersky Lab security experts, people are more likely to face a cyber-attack during shopping online for special occasions. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Surfing online via smartphones and tablets can help consumers stay on top of retail deals instead of being at the mall searching for that hard-to-find gift. However, cybercriminals know consumers are more likely to visit such retail sites with login accounts or financial information during busy shopping times, like Mother\u2019s Day. And, when it comes to shopping online, phishing is on the rise.<\/p>\n

One of the main reasons why phishing has been so successful is because of the constant technical evolution of phishing instruments, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated. There are numerous reasons why phishing works so well, starting with the ability of the scammers to play mind tricks on victims, in order to lure them into trouble. Additionally, there are countless ways to take the bait:\u00a0accessing public Wi-Fi<\/a>, logging into a\u00a0fake website<\/a>\u00a0or following a\u00a0link in an e-mail<\/a>\u00a0promising exclusive Mother\u2019s Day \u00a0deals. It\u2019s impossible to enumerate all the cases. Phishers can use tempting offers, like complimentary giveaways, in order to bait users. This is a very efficient method, as many people would likely take advantage of such afree offer.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, it should not be assumed that the only thing scammers seek are credit card details or financial data. Many phishers would be perfectly happy with getting access to user credentials in an email service or social network. In fact, to perform a phishing attack, a cybercriminal does not necessarily need to break into your system. This is why no existing platforms are capable of fully protecting you from phishing, making it a truly universal threat. Mobile phishing has also become more and more prominent. Due to the technical peculiarities of smartphones and tablets (smaller screen size, for instance), it can be even harder to tell a phishing site apart from a legitimate one.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s common to receive promotional materials from retailers, either through email or social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter; however, it\u2019s also common for cybercriminals to abuse this distribution method by sending out mass amounts of fake emails that are disguised as legitimate messages from these companies. Once you click on the link to view the offer, you\u2019ll be redirected to a malicious site instead of the retailer\u2019s. Not only can your PC and financial information be at risk, but the malicious link will try to automatically spread itself to all your friends to snare more victims.They can easily monitor all the information sent across public Wi-Fi networks, which can include your bank account or credit card number.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, there is no real cure for\u00a0phishing attacks<\/a>\u00a0aside from paranoia-level vigilance on the case of the end user.\u00a0However, it is possible to take precautions to avoid such attacks. Here are the tips Kaspersky Lab security experts shares for all users:<\/p>\n