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Israel's Cyber Unit Warns of AI-Powered Scams During Shopping Season
Israel's National Cyber Directorate is warning of sophisticated AI-powered scams targeting consumers during the November shopping season, when 60% of purchases are online. Experts advise against clicking links in messages, recommending manual entry of website addresses and verification of deals on official sites.
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- 01Israel's Cyber Directorate warns of AI-powered scams during the November shopping season.
- 02Approximately 60% of Israeli purchases during sales periods occur online.
- 03Consumers are advised to manually enter website addresses, avoiding suspicious links.
- 04Sensitive data like credit card details should not be shared with chatbots.
- 05Using credit cards with spending limits or dedicated online cards is recommended.
- 06A "Click Check" service is available to verify the legitimacy of suspicious links.
Consumers should avoid sharing sensitive data with chatbots and use credit cards with spending limits for online purchases. A new "Click Check" service is available to verify suspicious links, and reporting is encouraged via hotline 119.
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