Cyber Monday Scams: A Comprehensive Analysis of Threats and Mitigation Strategies

This report analyzes the evolving Cyber Monday scam landscape, outlining prevalent attack vectors (phishing, fake retailers, SEO-poisoned gift-card generators), emerging techniques (Malware-as-a-Service, deepfakes, Man-in-the-Browser, supply-chain attacks), the psychological levers attackers exploit (urgency, authority, reciprocity, social proof), potential impacts on consumers and businesses, and recommended multi-layered mitigations including user education, technical controls, incident response planning, and regulatory cooperation.