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yet effective email authentication best practices . Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday , consumers must remain vigilant and check the validity of all emails , especially at a time when their attention is more likely to be focused on grabbing the best deals . With greater numbers of people now online , organisations in all sectors should deploy authentication protocols , such as DMARC , to bolster their email fraud defences and protect customers and businesses .”

Cybercrime is a real threat facing millions of online shoppers this festive season . Cybercriminals typically leverage key events to drive targeted attacks using social engineering techniques such as impersonation . Email remains the vector of choice for cybercriminals and the retail industry a key target . As shoppers anticipate deals over emails from retailers during this time , cybercriminals send fraudulent emails and steal personal or financial data . • www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO 29