{"id":131360,"date":"2024-11-29T09:44:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T02:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=131360"},"modified":"2024-11-29T09:44:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T02:44:09","slug":"fbi-warns-chrome-safari-and-edge-users-do-not-buy-from-these-websites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=131360","title":{"rendered":"FBI Warns Chrome, Safari And Edge Users\u2014Do Not Buy From These Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"embed-base image-embed embed-7\" role=\"presentation\"><figcaption><fbs-accordion><\/p>\n<p class=\"color-body light-text\">FBI issues new Black Friday warning for millions of shoppers<\/p>\n<p><\/fbs-accordion><small>Anadolu Agency via Getty Images<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With Black Friday now here, it is clear that the dangers facing online shoppers are greater than ever. The latest reports suggest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/27\/chrome-safari-edge-firefox-threats-surge-89-do-these-5-things-now\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/27\/chrome-safari-edge-firefox-threats-surge-89-do-these-5-things-now\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/27\/chrome-safari-edge-firefox-threats-surge-89-do-these-5-things-now\/\" aria-label=\"scam websites have surged 89%\" rel=\"noopener\">scam websites have surged 89%<\/a> over last year, and almost 80% of shopping offers hitting inboxes are fraudulent. We have even seen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/12\/new-chrome-safari-firefox-warning-do-not-google-these-words\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/12\/new-chrome-safari-firefox-warning-do-not-google-these-words\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/12\/new-chrome-safari-firefox-warning-do-not-google-these-words\/\" aria-label=\"Google search results poisoned\" rel=\"noopener\">Google search results poisoned<\/a> to send traffic to dangerous websites.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"embed-base color-body color-body-border link-embed embed-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/27\/new-iphone-and-android-warning-never-do-this-if-your-screen-breaks\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"iPhone And Android Warning\u2014This Scary New Hack Breaks Your Phone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"forbesEmbedly:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/27\/new-iphone-and-android-warning-never-do-this-if-your-screen-breaks\/\"><span class=\"link-embed__info\"><span class=\"link-embed__provider\">Forbes<\/span><span class=\"link-embed__title\">iPhone And Android Warning\u2014This Scary New Hack Breaks Your Phone<\/span><small class=\"link-embed__byline\">By <span class=\"link-embed__author\">Zak Doffman<\/span><\/small><\/span><span class=\"link-embed__thumbnail-wrapper\"><span class=\"link-embed__thumbnail allow-inline-style\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/specials-images.forbesimg.com\/imageserve\/67479fd8bdabfb4c41e870a5\/960x0.jpg);\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Little surprise then that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/how-we-can-help-you\/scams-and-safety\/common-frauds-and-scams\/holiday-scams\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/how-we-can-help-you\/scams-and-safety\/common-frauds-and-scams\/holiday-scams\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/how-we-can-help-you\/scams-and-safety\/common-frauds-and-scams\/holiday-scams\" aria-label=\"the FBI has released a new warning for online shoppers\">the FBI has released a new warning for online shoppers<\/a>, setting out the sellers that must be avoided on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season. For all users of Chrome, Safari and Edge, which control 95% of the US browser market, this is a must-have checklist to stay safe.<\/p>\n<p>The FBI\u2019s advice on which sellers to avoid comes down to seven key points, think of this as your online safety check during the holiday season\u2014don\u2019t take any risks:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Don\u2019t buy from websites until you\u2019ve carefully checked the URL to ensure \u201cit\u2019s legitimate and secure.\u201d Websites should have the telltale secure connection padlock in the address bar and https at the beginning of the full address. If the website is not secure to the URL is not obviously right, move on.<\/li>\n<li>Do not buy from a website for the first time until you\u2019ve done some research and checked any available online reviews. Remember, reviews can be faked as well, so don\u2019t gloss over the first you find.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re using an auction site or similar marketplace, \u201cbe wary of sellers with mostly unfavorable feedback ratings or no ratings at all.\u201d You want sellers with a large numbers of completed transactions and favorable reviews.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t buy from sellers \u201cwho act as authorized dealers or factory reps of popular items in countries where there would be no such deals.\u201d This is a well-known scam whereby these shopfronts take orders and rarely ship goods, and those they do ship are usually counterfeit.<\/li>\n<li>Also beware of any sellers \u201cwho post an auction or advertisement as if they reside in the U.S. but then respond to questions by stating they are out of the country on business, family emergency, or similar reasons.\u201d Again, this is a typical scam whereby the seller will offer a plausible excuse for having an overseas address or phone number. Move on.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t buy from websites that specify unusual shipping arrangements or who offer to bypass customs checks or fees, similarly don\u2019t buy from sellers you don\u2019t know who request direct money transfers. Always use a credit card which brings additional checks and protection.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t pay for items you buy with pre-paid gift cards. As the FBI explains, \u201cin these scams, a seller will ask you to send them a gift card number and PIN. Instead of using that gift card for your payment, the scammer will steal the funds, and you\u2019ll never receive your item.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><fbs-ad position=\"inread\" progressive=\"\" ad-id=\"article-0-inread\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"\/><\/p>\n<p>According to the cyber research team at <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.checkpoint.com\/security\/the-black-friday-cybercrime-economy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/blog.checkpoint.com\/security\/the-black-friday-cybercrime-economy\/\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/blog.checkpoint.com\/security\/the-black-friday-cybercrime-economy\/\" aria-label=\"Check Point\">Check Point<\/a>, \u201ccyber criminals are putting in overtime\u2014with Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, threat actors are poised to take advantage of consumers hoping to shop the yearly discounts.\u201d The team warns that this year\u2019s \u201csurge in websites related to Black Friday is 89% higher than the surge in the same period last year\u2026 Nearly all of these sites impersonate well-known brands, and almost none are classified \u2018safe\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Check Point offers a similar five-point checklist to the FBI\u2019s:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u201cCheck URLs closely for misspellings or unusual host domains.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the url starts with \u201chttps:\/\/ and shows a padlock icon.<\/li>\n<li>When emails come in, reference the sender against emails you know to be real. Don\u2019t click anything you\u2019re not sure about.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t blindly click through on QR codes.<\/li>\n<li>Never input unnecessary details like your social security number, and avoid inputting extra info like your birthday where it\u2019s not required.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Check Point also gives some examples of the kinds of URLs designed to trick users into visiting fraudulent websites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>St\u00fcssy (Steatwear): <em>stussycanadablackfriday[.]com<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Longchamp (Bags): <em>longchampblackfriday[.]com<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Wayfair (Online Home Store): <em>wayfareblackfriday[.]com<\/em><\/li>\n<li>SOREL (Footwear): <em>soreloutletblackfriday[.]com<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Crew (Retail): <em>jcrewblackfriday[.]com<\/em><\/li>\n<li>IUN (Footwear): <em>blackfriday-shoe[.]top<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The added focus on phishing is critical. This holiday season, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/en-us\/blog\/hotforsecurity\/black-friday-spam-report-2024\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"color-link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/en-us\/blog\/hotforsecurity\/black-friday-spam-report-2024\" data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/en-us\/blog\/hotforsecurity\/black-friday-spam-report-2024\" aria-label=\"Bitdefender\">Bitdefender<\/a> warns that \u201ccybercriminals have wasted no time trying to capitalize on the frenzy,\u201d with an incredible 3 out of every 4 Black Friday themed marketing \u201cspam\u201d emails now actually a scam, intended to defraud you of your money or even install malware on your device to steal your credentials or your data.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"embed-base color-body color-body-border link-embed embed-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/28\/samsung-updates-millions-of-galaxy-s24-s23-z-fold-6-z-flip-6-phones-you-have-24-hours-to-install\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Samsung Updates Millions Of Galaxy Phones\u2014You Have 24 Hours To Install This\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ga-track=\"forbesEmbedly:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/28\/samsung-updates-millions-of-galaxy-s24-s23-z-fold-6-z-flip-6-phones-you-have-24-hours-to-install\/\"><span class=\"link-embed__info\"><span class=\"link-embed__provider\">Forbes<\/span><span class=\"link-embed__title\">Samsung Updates Millions Of Galaxy Phones\u2014You Have 24 Hours To Install This<\/span><small class=\"link-embed__byline\">By <span class=\"link-embed__author\">Zak Doffman<\/span><\/small><\/span><span class=\"link-embed__thumbnail-wrapper\"><span class=\"link-embed__thumbnail allow-inline-style\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/specials-images.forbesimg.com\/imageserve\/67155e6d2508edcb3450b4d7\/960x0.jpg?cropX1=677&amp;cropX2=1470&amp;cropY1=211&amp;cropY2=750);\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This year, we have seen a deluge of AI-crafted phishing lures, which make mimicking a popular, trusted brand all too easy. And these enticing, time-sensitive offers can be pumped out to email addresses on an industrial scale.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRemember,\u201d the FBI warns, \u201cif it seems too good to be true, that&#8217;s because it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/zakdoffman\/2024\/11\/28\/fbi-warns-chrome-safari-and-edge-users-do-not-buy-from-these-sellers\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FBI issues new Black Friday warning for millions of shoppers Anadolu Agency via Getty Images With Black Friday now here, it is clear that the dangers facing online shoppers are &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=131360\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-131360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=131360"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131360\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=131360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=131360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=131360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}