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86% Increase in Fake Delivery Websites Targeting Holiday Shoppers

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An 86% surge in malicious postal service websites has been observed over the past month, heightening risks for consumers tracking holiday deliveries. Cybercriminals are exploiting the holiday shopping rush by sending convincing phishing messages mimicking legitimate delivery companies, often warning of delayed or suspended packages. These scams, primarily delivered via text message or email, aim to steal personal or financial information by tricking users into clicking malicious links.

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  1. 22.12.2025 18:00 1 articles · 23h ago

    86% Surge in Fake Delivery Websites During Holiday Season

    Over the past month, there has been an 86% increase in malicious postal service websites targeting holiday shoppers. Cybercriminals are sending phishing messages mimicking legitimate delivery companies, aiming to steal personal and financial information. DHL, DPD Group, and USPS are the most impersonated carriers, with USPS experiencing the sharpest rise in malicious websites.

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