Over 1,000 Fake Domains Imitating Amazon Prime Day Created to Target Online Shoppers

Online customers around the world are getting ready for huge discounts and unique offers as July 8, the much-anticipated Amazon Prime Day 2025, draws near.

However, this global shopping event has also become a prime target for cybercriminals, with over 1,000 newly registered domains mimicking Amazon’s branding detected in June alone.

Surge in Phishing Threats Ahead of Prime Day 2025

Alarmingly, 87% of these domains have been flagged as malicious or suspicious, with many incorporating phrases like “Amazon Prime” to deceive users.

This orchestrated surge in domain spam and phishing attacks is designed to exploit the heightened online activity during Prime Day, putting millions of unsuspecting shoppers at risk of data theft and financial loss.

Cybercriminals are employing advanced techniques to capitalize on the Prime Day frenzy, primarily through the creation of counterfeit domains and phishing emails.

Fraudulent websites such as “Amazon02atonline51[.]online” and “amazon-2025[.]top ...