The proximity of Black Friday encourages consumers’ enthusiasm for the infinite variety of offers around the world. Online shopping is the delight of cybercriminals, who have already deployed false campaigns to trap their victims.

False advertising, or malvertising, consists of false advertising campaigns that digital criminals use to distribute malware, viruses, Trojans, ransomware or spyware, among other threats.

What they seek with these false campaigns is to trap buyers, steal their data and execute scams through, even, sites that users regularly visit.

They hide in overly tempting pop-up ads that activate a virus when you click on the information. Given the various digital threats, cybersecurity specialists recommend not providing personal data or credit cards without first verifying the veracity of the information.

On the other hand, give preference to the main pages of stores such as Amazon, Adidas, Walmart, Mercado Libre or Samsung, among others.

Also, install a certified antivirus and activate click-to-play plugins in the browser, since these prevent Flash or Java from running without prior indication.

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The Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, reported that 100 Christmas fairs have been set up throughout the country to offer products that include food, textiles, paints and gifts, with up to 30 % discount.

The fairs have been organized through a joint effort between the private sector, the State, organized popular power and entrepreneurs.

Among the supplies that consumers can now purchase are clothing and footwear as well as other textiles, gifts, paint and the ingredients for traditional hallacas, such as beef, chicken and pork, banana leaves, raisins, olives, among others.

The fairs allow citizens to save on the purchase of different items for the Christmas season in a festive atmosphere. Rodríguez emphasized that a high percentage of these products are of national production, which shows the country’s progress in economic matters.

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The Venezuelan Chamber of Shopping Centers (Cavececo) expects an increase in sales and visits to shopping centers during Black Friday and Christmas.

According to the Executive Director of the organization, Claudia Itriago, the December season is conducive to increased sales, thanks to the offers and activities related to this date in shopping centers.

Itriago stressed that “the end of the year is the most important time for everyone,” especially for the shopping center sector, not only in the country, but internationally.”

The Christmas lightning, a tradition in shopping centers, boost visits both in the capital and in other regions of the country.

The offers of the upcoming Black Friday are another reason for encouragement for the sector. The shops prepare packages for different budgets, managing to attract a diverse public. In addition, with Christmas approaching, families and companies are already preparing to choose gifts for this date.

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This Friday, November 24, the Internet becomes a feast for online shoppers looking to make the most of Black Friday deals. But this date also encourages hackers to prey on the unwary.

Official or verified portals usually do not cause problems when making online purchases. However, when the customer does not take a moment to ensure that the site displays the browsers’ security lock, they can put themselves in danger.

On this date, although the offers in many stores started weeks ago, customers tend to be dazzled by the variety of products and prices on the Internet. This dispersion is the perfect ally for those who clone pages and offer them as official, impersonate corporate identities, and send malicious emails with extraordinary offers.

To avoid being a victim of a scam, it is essential to verify the site; It must be the official page of the store where you want to buy. In this way, the client avoids being directed to fraudulent sites.

The security of personal data, bank cards and passwords is the responsibility of the buyer. In this sense, it is recommended not to provide this data to people who are not qualified for the online procedure, who do not belong to the store or whose attitude raises suspicions.

During browsing, the use of two-factor authentication, as well as biometric access to the different query pages, strengthen people’s security.

In order to speed up purchases, making a prior list of the items of interest helps you be more efficient and focus on the items with the most sales. This way, it takes less time to add them to the shopping cart and then make the final decision.

It is important to previously consult the promotions, discounts, and returns policies of the store where you are interested in purchasing. And once you have purchased a product, keep the invoice, as it will be the only means of claiming if necessary. Also, for a return for a defective item.

The digital era makes a variety of applications and websites available to buyers to facilitate the search, such as Amazon Assistant, Google Shopping, Keepa, CamelCamelCamel, among others. They make price comparisons on the spot and make the job easier.

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BlockFi, the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, has begun receiving offers for its mining business assets and expects more before its February 20 deadline.

According to BlockFi’s lawyer, Francis Petrie, the company wants to get offers as soon as possible to take advantage of current market conditions.

The auction will take place about a week later, and any proposed deals will be submitted for approval in March. BlockFi filed for bankruptcy in November with plans to sell or reorganize its business to repay its creditors.

Unsold assets will be reorganized as part of a proposal to exit bankruptcy. The company was a major financier of bitcoin miners who have been hit by low cryptocurrency prices and high electricity costs, through loans backed by mining equipment.

Profitability has increased in recent months due to lower energy costs. The bankruptcy of bitcoin miners and lenders has created a growing market for distressed assets.

Companies like Bitdeer and Grayscale have set up funds and entities to invest in distressed Bitcoin mining hardware.

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California companies with 15 or more employees will be required to include salary ranges in all job offers, according to a law signed this week by the governor of the state, Gavin Newsom.

It is scheduled to go into effect in May 2023, bringing California into line with US states such as Washington, Colorado and Connecticut that have passed similar pay transparency laws in recent months.

It builds on earlier legislation signed in 2020 that requires businesses with more than 100 employees to submit wage data to the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

“This is a great moment for working California workers, especially women and people of color who have long been affected by systemic inequalities that have left them earning far less than their peers,” said in a statement, senator Monique Limón, author of the bill.

Supporters of the new law pointed to recent studies looking at collected wage data and finding widespread gender and race inequality.

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