Cybercriminals use fake websites and tempting offers to obtain sensitive data from shoppers, warns DNSC ahead of Black Friday.

The National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) draws attention to the increased risks of cyber fraud during the online discount period. Criminals take advantage of consumers' interest in attractive offers and the high volume of transactions, resorting to methods such as creating fake websites or clones of legitimate platforms. They use offers that seem too good to be true and various social engineering techniques to mislead buyers. The purpose of these actions is to obtain sensitive data, especially information about users' payment cards. DNSC recommends caution and careful verification of websites before making online transactions.