Ayush Panwar

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.

Sensitive data leaks in Postman workspaces pose significant risks, exposing API keys, credentials, and tokens that can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and reputational harm. A year-long investigation revealed over 30,000 publicly accessible workspaces leaking sensitive information, including business data and customer PII. Improper access controls, accidental sharing, and storing data in plaintext were major contributors to these vulnerabilities. Adopting best practices like using environment variables, limiting permissions, and implementing external secrets management is critical to mitigate these risks and secure collaborative development environments.