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Or Katz from Akamai sits down with Dave to discuss research on highly sophisticated phishing scams and how they are abusing holiday sentiment. This particular threat, most recently has focused on Halloween deals, enticing victims with the chance to win a free prize, including from Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods or Tumi Backpacks. It then requests credit card details to cover the cost of shipment.\nFrom mid-September to the end of October 2022, Akamai's research were able uncover and track this threat. This kit mimics well known retail stores in hopes to hijack credit card information, feeding off of people's holiday spirit.\nThe research can be found here:\nHighly Sophisticated Phishing Scams Are Abusing Holiday Sentiment\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices