Stay Secure: How Cyber Scams Exploit Holiday Festivities

Quick Heal Technologies, a prominent player in global cybersecurity solutions, has issued a cautionary note for consumers amid an anticipated surge in cyber scams paralleling the festive season. The company highlights that fraudsters can exploit the holiday spirit through fake booking sites and too-good-to-be-true e-commerce deals aimed at bargain hunters.

According to Quick Heal, the risk primarily stems from counterfeit ticketing sites, genuine-looking travel offers, and misleading UPI payment requests, all of which can lead unsuspecting users to phishing pages. The firm also alerts users to the danger posed by fraudulent instant credit and loan apps, which often demand invasive permissions, potentially compromising personal data.

With the festive calendar marked by celebrations such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Diwali, and Christmas, Quick Heal emphasizes the importance of caution. Sophisticated scams can drain bank accounts and steal credentials, underscoring the necessity for regular antivirus updates and careful handling of online transactions.

(With inputs from agencies.)