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Hackers are more excited for Black Friday than UK shoppers — but not for the same reasons

Some hunt for bargains, and others for sensitive customer data

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Hackers are more excited for Black Friday than UK shoppers — but not for the same reasons
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UK retailers face a surge in cyberattacks ahead of Black Friday and Christmas, with intrusion attempts up sharply year-over-year

Most attacks target web applications, using techniques such as directory traversal, remote code execution, and cross-site scripting

Researchers warn stolen customer data from retail breaches often fuels phishing, fraud, and follow-on cyberattacks

Black Friday, Christmas, and the New Year are not just a busy time for UK…

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