Kaspersky Shares Fraud Risk Amid Trump's New Tariff Uncertainty

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JAKARTA - During the period of economic uncertainty, one of which was due to Donald Trump's new tariff, Kaspersky saw where fraudsters usually increased in the midst of this unstable economy.

The global cybersecurity company shares several risks of fraud that generally occur in crucial times like this. First, online shopping scams, which take advantage of the increase in demand for goods which are expected to become more expensive.

Para pelaku mungkin membuat situs web yang meyakinkan atau mengirim email penipuan yang mempromosikan "dison pra-tarif" yang kemudian menyebabkan kerugian finansial atau pencurian identitas.

Second, supply chain disruptions can force businesses and consumers to immediately look for alternative suppliers, often with less stringent inspection processes.

This creates opportunities for cybercriminals to embed malware on fake devices and gives them complete control over devices, enabling the theft of crypto assets, piracy of social media accounts, and other serious risks.

In addition, market volatility opens the door to investment scams. Fraudsters can disguise themselves as legitimate financial institutions, promise high profits, or launch fake phishing campaigns and websites to steal sensitive information.

To help reduce this risk, Kaspersky shared some tips for consumers, including: