Cyber threats surge ahead of Black Friday: Kaspersky reports 25% increase in retail-focused phishing attacks

With Black Friday 2024 going on, Kaspersky has reported a significant rise in cyber threats targeting shoppers. From January to November 2024, the security company blocked over 38 million phishing attacks, a 25% increase compared to the previous year. These attacks primarily impersonated major retailers, banks, and online marketplaces, exploiting the surge in online shopping activity.