Cyber Directorate warns of scams ahead of the shopping month

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The National Cyber Directorate warns of AI-based scams ahead of the November shopping month. According to Kikar HaShabbat, new AI tools make it easier for hackers to create impersonating websites. According to N12, the scams are especially sophisticated at the start of the sales period, and it is recommended not to disclose details to chatbots.

According to Channel 13 News, sophisticated phishing attempts are common ahead of "November Sale," and the Cyber Directorate launched Click Check for checking suspicious links in a protected environment before clicking. The directorate recommends not sharing payment details in a chat and not making automatic purchases.