Digital fraud: Alert during bonus season
- Cyberpeace Tech
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
The bonus season is one of the most eagerly awaited times of the year, but it also becomes an ideal scenario for digital fraud to increase. According to cybersecurity specialists such as Ezequiel Aguiñiga Tinoco, this period poses a greater risk due to the increase in liquidity among workers and the strong upturn in e-commerce in Mexico.
During December, online shopping can grow by up to 35%, which opens the door to cybercriminal groups that take advantage of the increased economic activity to launch more aggressive attacks using more sophisticated techniques. The combination of urgent purchases, multiple promotions, and reduced digital vigilance causes many people to let their guard down.
Aguiñiga Tinoco warns that this overconfidence makes Mexican consumers an easy target.
Although technology companies and financial institutions are strengthening their protection schemes, the first line of defense remains the user. This also reflects a trend observed in other countries that can be taken as a reference for Mexico: when seasonal consumption increases, so does online criminal activity.
Factors that increase risk
The growth of digital commerce, coupled with a lack of preventive habits, has allowed digital fraud to spread more easily. Many users do not verify the authenticity of the pages they visit or update their devices, which facilitates unauthorized access.
Most common scams this season
In December, some scams can increase by up to 40%, including:
Fake stores that imitate legitimate businesses.
Card cloning.
Phishing and smishing disguised as promotions.
Misleading advertising on social media that directs users to malicious sites.
Recommendations to avoid digital fraud
To reduce risks during this holiday season, we suggest:
Updating devices, apps, and passwords.
Only making purchases on official websites.
Being wary of offers that seem too good to be true.
Using payment methods with buyer protection.
Regularly checking account statements to identify unknown charges.
Creating a culture of prevention is key, especially at a time when economic activity is at its peak and users' attention spans are shorter.
At Cyberpeace, we promote a culture of digital prevention so that every user is better prepared to face online risks. Staying informed and adopting good security practices makes all the difference when it comes to protecting your information.
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