Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026: As Shopping Activity Surges, So Do Cyber Threats

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As Amazon prepares for Prime Big Deal Days, its Fall Prime Day event on October 6-7, cybercriminals are already exploiting the anticipation surrounding one of the year’s largest online shopping events. New findings from Check Point Research reveal a significant increase in Amazon-related domains, alongside ongoing phishing campaigns and malicious websites designed to target online shoppers.…

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