Black Friday and Cyber Monday increase cybercrime risks, with attackers exploiting supply chain issues, inflation, and shortages. To stay safe, verify email senders for mismatched addresses, avoid clicking links or scanning QR codes in suspicious messages, and watch your bank accounts by enabling fraud alerts to detect scams. Use multi-factor authentication and strong, unique passwords for store accounts to reduce credential theft risks. Be cautious downloading software, as malvertising can infect devices, and only install apps from trusted stores, reviewing permissions carefully. Adversaries continuously exploit errors to maximize breaches.

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