One scheme involves a fake ‘secure’ system to check a card’s balance.
Valentine's Day is approaching, and those planning to skip roses for digital gift cards should double-check their links Kaspersky flagged a surge in malicious campaigns targeting people seeking digital gifts this 14 February.
A November 2025 survey found that 87% of Malaysian respondents consider digital presents, such as gaming credits or subscriptions, as suitable gifts.One scheme involves a fake 'secure' system to check a card's balance. Instead of assisting, the portal steals identification data and drains the card immediately. Cybercriminals are also spoofing major platforms like Amazon to catch shoppers off guard. One fake site offered a USD200 gift card, but clicking the 'Get' button triggered a backdoor installer.Kaspersky warns that when a fake site mimics a store perfectly, it becomes nearly impossible to differentiate them without technical help "The best defence is to stick to well-known retailers, check URLs carefully, and apply a security solution with advanced phishing detection," said Kaspersky lead web content analyst Anton Yatsenko.Read the full storyIndia’s UPI Set To Launch In Malaysia, Linking With PayNet For Cross-Border Payments
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