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Holiday shoppers face rising risks as email fraud targets weak retailer security

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  • Report claims 40% of retailers fail to meet email security standards
  • DMARC adoption gaps leave shoppers exposed to phishing attacks
  • Retailers’ weak protections heighten risks during sales

As shoppers prepare for another season of online deals, new research from Proofpoint reveals a concerning vulnerability among leading retailers.

The findings claim 40% of the UK’s top online retailers have yet to adopt stringent secure email measures, leaving customers exposed to phishing attacks and other email fraud risks.

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