"Amazon Prime Day - Beware of Phishing Deluge, Experts Warn"

Security researchers at Tessian have warned online shoppers to beware of scam emails and texts over the next couple of days as the Amazon Prime Day e-commerce bonanza gets underway. The most common tactic used by scammers will be to impersonate Amazon in phishing emails, luring consumers with ‘too good to be true’ deals or prize offerings to encourage them into clicking malicious links or entering their details into fake websites. Another common technique used by adversaries is to impersonate logistics or delivery companies in text message scams, asking consumers to click a link to confirm delivery details, track orders, or reroute packages. Tessian detected a 133% increase in phishing emails related to Amazon Prime Day or Amazon Store on the second day of the event last year, compared to a normal daily average for the month. The researchers warn that the scams may continue even after the event itself has wound down. The researchers suggest that consumers should refrain from clicking on unsolicited text message links. The researchers also suggest that consumers should also be on the lookout for spelling and grammatical mistakes and deals that seem too good to be true.

Infosecurity reports: "Amazon Prime Day - Beware of Phishing Deluge, Experts Warn"