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Thats 695 on average per victim.

UK Fraud Minister Lord Hanson issued a stark warning in November on the dangers of holiday scams.

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Previously, phishing emails were easy to spot, often riddled with spelling mistakes and strange phrasing.

For example, during the busy holiday season, cybercriminals exploit the stress of missed package deliveries.

Imagine receiving a seemingly legitimate text from a courier service, urging payment for redelivery.

Its a reminder that vigilance cant take a holiday.

Under pressure, people are more likely to fall for scams.

And everyday people arent immune either.

For individuals, vigilance is key.

For businesses, investing in advanced threat detection and response systems is essential.

These systems can identify and mitigate phishing and social engineering attacks before they cause significant damage.

Machine learning algorithms within these systems can detect patterns of malicious activity that traditional security measures might miss.

Ultimately, staying ahead of evolving AI threats requires collective vigilance and a stronger commitment to safeguarding personal information.

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