Scammers used over 1,200 look-alike .shop domains to create fake shopping sites, harvesting card details and other sensitive information.
Earlier attacks and coverage
No earlier related attack in our archive yet.
Business impact
Organizations face the risk of payment fraud, account takeovers, and identity abuse, leading to potential financial loss and damage to reputation.
Industries affected
Retail and hospitality sectors are most affected by this scam.
Users affected
Customers are at risk of having their card numbers, expiry dates, and security codes stolen, potentially leading to financial loss and identity theft.
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Sources
- Scammers rebuild fake shopping sites within hours of a takedown (Help Net Security)
