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Cybercriminals targeted fans and teams at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix (July 27, Spa-Francorchamps) with phishing emails, fake ticket sites, streaming scams, and counterfeit merchandise. The event’s popularity and reliance on tech made it a prime cyberattack target. A hacked official email in early 2024 led to major phishing campaigns. Fans and F1 teams are urged to follow strict cybersecurity practices to avoid scams and data theft.
Post-holiday sales come with heightened risks of online shopping scams and phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit consumer enthusiasm with fake websites, phishing emails, and fraudulent deals. Common schemes include CEO fraud, fake domains imitating major brands like Amazon and eBay, and malicious advertising. Scammers also target payment portals, leveraging fake credit card gateways, and deploy malware through seemingly legitimate e-cards. To stay safe, shoppers should verify website authenticity, avoid clicking on unsolicited links, and use trusted payment methods. Remaining vigilant and informed about these threats can help mitigate financial losses and maintain trust in e-commerce platforms.
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The 2024 Canadian Threat Landscape Report highlights a significant rise in cyber threats targeting businesses and institutions across the country. With ransomware attacks from groups like LockBit and Cl0p, data breaches affecting prominent organizations, and hacktivist activities targeting government entities, Canada faces an escalating cybersecurity challenge. Key industries like finance, retail, telecommunications, and e-commerce are at heightened risk, with vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins and Interac e-Transfers being exploited. The report emphasizes the importance of proactive measures such as dark web monitoring, security awareness training, and robust incident response plans to protect against this evolving cybercriminal ecosystem.
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