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Apple and Louis VuittonBe careful, McAfee researchers have revealed that scammers are using fake deals from brands like Apple, Louis Vuitton, and Yeezy to trick online shoppers. Cybersecurity experts say online scammers are targeting people with malicious links when looking for discounts on premium brands.
According to the report, this increase in fraud is due to holiday shopping patterns, when consumers are more likely to click on offers from big-name brands like Apple, Yeezy, and Louis Vuitton, especially those that appear unusually generous or are coming. It is said that it is consistent with From an unconfirmed source.
The report further revealed that from October 1 to November 12, McAfee protected customers from 624,346 malicious or suspicious URLs associated with popular consumer brand names. .
Cybersecurity experts say there has been a surge in fake sites and phishing scams that use popular luxury brands and high-tech products to lure consumers into “transactions” with fake e-commerce sites disguised as official brand pages. I confirmed that there is.
While shoes and handbags were identified as the top two product categories exploited by hackers this festive period, the list of most exploited brands goes beyond these boundaries.
Top product categories and brands targeted by hackers
– Yeezy (shoes) and Louis Louis (handbags) are the top brands used by scammers to redirect consumers to fake or suspicious sites.
– Luxury handbags: Louis Vuitton is a popular target, with fake websites offering its bags and apparel at unrealistic prices.
– Watches: Rolexes are often counterfeited, and scammers have set up sites selling fakes of famous watches.
– Technology: Scammers use Apple’s name on fake customer service sites and counterfeit products, sometimes in conjunction with unrelated brands.
By imitating such trusted brands and offering unbelievable deals, online hackers create convincing traps aimed at stealing personal information and money.
How to stay safe
To stay safe, consumers should check URLs, look for signs of a secure website (such as https://), and be wary of sites offering discounts that seem too good to be true.
Scammers often use brand names such as Adidas, Yeezy, Louis Vuitton, Apple, and Rolex to trick shoppers. To stay safe, always buy from trusted sources when shopping online.
