The e-commerce platform Amazon is gearing up to host a major sale. This sale, known as the Amazon Prime Day Sale, occurs once a year. This year, it will begin on July 20th. Cybercriminals are keen to exploit this opportunity and will employ various tactics to swindle unsuspecting individuals.
Cybercriminals typically start by stealing people's details, which they then use to empty their bank accounts. They set up fake emails and counterfeit websites to trap their victims and gather critical information.
Checkpoint, a firm that develops cybersecurity software, has reported a sudden increase in cyberattacks exploiting the Amazon Brand name. A security solutions website has also disclosed 25 such websites that should be avoided:
amazon-onboarding[.]com
amazonmxc[.]shop
amazonindo[.]com
shopamazon2[.]com
microsoft-amazon[.]shop
amazonapp[.]nl
shopamazon3[.]com
amazon-billing[.]top
amazonshop1[.]com
fedexamazonus[.]top
amazonupdator[.]com
amazon-in[.]net
espaces-amazon-fr[.]com
usiamazon[.]com
amazonhafs[.]buzz
usps-amazon-us[.]top
amazon-entrega[.]info
amazon-vip[.]xyz
paqueta-amazon[.]com
connect-amazon[.]com
user-amazon-id[.]com
amazon762[.]cc
amazoneuroslr[.]com
amazonw-dwfawpapf[.]top
amazonprimevidéo[.]com
Cybercriminals often use messages to scam people. These messages can come through email, WhatsApp, Telegram, and other social media platforms. They typically contain information about substantial discounts and include a link that is often dangerous. Avoid clicking on these links, as they can steal your critical details and drain your lifelong savings.
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The Amazon Prime Day Sale will start on July 20th and run until July 21st. During this sale, there will be discounts, instant cashback, and no-cost EMI options available. Many products will come with attractive discounts. A lot of people look forward to this sale.
