The Black Friday Cyber Crime Economy: Surge in Fraudulent Domains and eCommerce Scams

Key findings Malicious activity is rising, with 1 in 11 newly registered Black Friday themed domains classified as harmful. Brand impersonation remains a primary tactic, with 1 in 25 new domains related to the reputable ecommerce marketplaces of Amazon, AliExpress, and Alibaba flagged as malicious. Attackers are deploying convincing fake storefronts that copy logos, layouts, and product imagery to capture credentials and payment data. Recent campaigns impersonating HOKA athletic footwear brand and AliExpress ecommerce site demonstrate active phishing operations tied to Black Friday promotions. Fraudulent Black Friday Domains Continue to Climb Seasonal shopping periods regularly trigger domain registration spikes, and […]

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