AI and automation feed rise in holiday scams

The holiday season has long been a peak time for scammers as much as it has for retailers. But new research from Check Point Software reveals how AI and automation are fueling the biggest surge in holiday scams ever recorded. The study shows over 33,500 Christmas-themed phishing emails flagged in just 14 days and over 10,000 fake social media advertisements being created daily. This is coupled with fake retail sites and social media giveaways surging around the globe. The most successful holiday scam worldwide relates to delivery messages. AI-generated smishing messages mimic alerts from logistics giants like Royal Mail, FedEx,… [Continue Reading]