Cloud company Akamai is expected to help prevent cybercrime by analyzing consumer cases where security issues may arise during online holiday shopping and suggesting solutions.

Cloud company Akamai (Akamai Korea CEO Lee Kyung-jun) presented five types of cyber hacking and prevention methods for online shoppers during the Lunar New Year holiday on the 16th.

The first type is the planned shopper. Because planned shoppers plan their purchases months in advance, they often store credit card information, login information, and other personal information on shopping websites.

The most important attack method to watch out for is credential stuffing, where attackers use lists of compromised user credentials and infiltrate systems via malicious bots. To prevent this, be cautious when storing payment information on shopping websites and set a different password for each site to ensure secure password management.

The second type are last-minute shoppers. They are successful at finding bargains, but always at the very last minute.

Phishing is a type of attack that you should be wary of. Verify the validity of a website before clicking on it or providing personal information, and be wary of potential hacking if the email is unsolicited.

The third type is the bargain hunter, who searches various sites to find the lowest price.

The most common attack method to watch out for is social engineering, which can involve clicking on spoofed emails or downloading malicious extensions that act as price comparison tools. As a preventative measure, always check that the offer is valid and that the sender is legitimate, and use a proper spam filter in your email as a first step to avoid suspicious files and links.

The fourth is impulse buyers. Driven by emotion, impulse buyers often order products they hadn't originally planned to buy.

The most important attack method to be wary of is brand spoofing. To avoid this, carefully check the links provided in emails and be wary if they are not secure or lead directly to third-party sites unrelated to your brand.

Finally, research shoppers extensively compare products and discounts before making a purchase. They often install various browser extensions to facilitate quick comparisons.

The most dangerous attack method is extension malware, where cybercriminals hide viruses behind advertisements to trick users into installing them, collect their browsing history, and disguise themselves as known apps and extensions to obtain login credentials.

As a preventative measure, only install extensions from the official web store, and do not install any extensions if you are suspicious of the required permissions.

"It's not surprising that attackers are looking to exploit the surge in online retail activity during the long shopping season," said Dean Houari, Akamai's Director of Security Technology and Strategy for Asia Pacific. "Asia, in particular, accounts for approximately 60% of global e-commerce sales, making it a lucrative market for attackers." “It is important for shoppers and businesses to work together to learn how to be aware of scams and protect themselves,” he stressed.