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Cybercriminals hunting for leaks of personal data surges over holidays

Most cyberattacks happen later in the year

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Cybercriminals are on the hunt for leaked information over the holidays when shopping picks up.

Activity on the dark web, where illegally-obtained information is sold, surges 76% over the holidays compared with the typical day, according to a review of dark web forums in 2023 by cybersecurity firm NordLayer.

Views of dark web posts containing illegally-obtained information, such as login details, hit their peak in November, December and January, NordLayer said.

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