If you get an email from Walmart, there's a good chance it's fake. Here's why. | iCloud.Info

Mon, 05/08/2023 - 14:27

illustration of Walmart sign with a smartphone — Walmart's name was used in 16% of phishing attempts in early 2023, a study found.
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Walmart was the most imitated brand in phishing schemes in early 2023, per a new report.
The retailer's brand name was used in 16% of all phishing scams globally in the first quarter of 2023.
Walmart warns customers about the dangers of phishing and other types of scams on its website.

You may want to be careful if you receive an email from "Walmart."

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Retail, walmart, phishing, Cybersecurity, Scams, Check Point Research

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If you get an email from Walmart, there's a good chance it's fake. Here's why.