119,000 counterfeit shops risk your credit data

The article discusses the rise of AI-powered phishing scams linked to a large cluster of fake online shops called DoppelCart, primarily operating through the .shop domain. Researchers identified roughly 119,000 domains sharing technical characteristics and mimicking over 44,000 brands to deceive shoppers with convincing websites offering significant discounts. These fake stores can steal payment details, including bank verification codes, during checkout, posing a threat to consumers. Authorities advise caution when shopping from unfamiliar sites, emphasizing the importance of verifying web addresses, being skeptical of unusually high discounts, and using secure payment methods to avoid fraud.

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