According to McAfee.com, using unsecured Wi-Fi at malls or cafes can expose users' data to hackers on the same network. Fake QR codes on posters or flyers promising exclusive deals often lead to phishing sites, and phone scams can trick shoppers into downloading malicious links via text message.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed on new rules to force banks and other payment service providers to better protect their customers against online fraud, hidden fees and data leaks,

Not surprisingly, retailers are some of the most at risk during the holiday season. Google notes that criminals will set up fake websites that impersonate well-known brands, offering amazing deals on hard-to-find gifts, tricking shoppers into buying counterfeit merchandise or handing over their credit card and other personal information.

The accord covers two major legislative texts: the Payment Services Regulation (PSR) and the Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3).

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An elderly man who lost £35,000 in cryptocurrency scams which used AI-generated social media advertisements has been left feeling "broken". Eddie Rushe from Lurgan, County Armagh, fell victim to three separate scams over 18 months.

Myanmar’s military government says it has extended its crackdown on online scam activities to a second major location, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones used to carry out the fraud.

When it comes to finding the perfect pet online, the internet can feel like the perfect marketplace filled with cute faces and wagging tails. But lurking behind those adorable photos are scammers who are ready to prey on unsuspecting buyers.